Another aspect to be considered is the tragedy exposure through the media, greater the coverage, the
more donations will be received.
The main responsibility for the distribution center is to hand out and replace goods for intermediate
stations solely. Intermediate stations, close to the victim’s homes would be responsible for the final
distributions of the goods.
That was the way definite by the logistics coordinators from this case studied to manage and ensure that
all victims were looked after.
These donations are forwarded to a distribution center that receives, separates and organizes the kits that
will be sent to those affected. Their role therefore is essential to store, protect goods as well as mitigate the
variability of time and demand volatility. In this case, the army is an important agent in the control and
distribution of donations.
The existence of a distribution center is of paramount importance in case of environmental disasters;
therefore, one must take into account some aspects, such as the choice of its location should consider access
to large vehicles and platforms unloading of goods. The size must be sufficient to store all the donations
that come by chance. The preference is that the government holds the chosen site, since he is responsible for
coordinating the chain. Another aspect to be considered is the involvement of the media in the tragedy,
because the greater your coverage, the greater the receipt of donations.
The primary responsibility of the distribution center is to serve and replenish goods for intermediate
stations, so it is advised that the site is not food distributed to recipients, leading them to seek the
(predefined) intermediate stations closer to their homes. That was one of the forms found by the
coordinators of the logistics chain of the case study, to monitor and ensure that all those affected were met.
Within the distribution center the organization of donations received through voluntary happened, that
separated in specific industries, toiletries, cleaning, food, clothing etc. This procedure facilitated the
visualization and mounting kits that were sent to the intermediate stations each neighborhood.
The category of beneficiaries corresponds to two activities. The first is the immediate aid, so that relief
organizations offer services and products to ensure the survival of victims. In the second phase, the concern
is to provide housing, food, transportation and health care.