Özet:

One of the highest places at earthquake risk in Turkey is Izmit and its surroundings. From ancient times to today, there have been very serious earthquakes in the area and great damage has occurred. The social and economic structure of the region has been negatively affected. The earthquake occurred on July 10, 1894 in the city center of Izmit, where historic structures such as mosques and schools were seriously damaged but no deaths occurred. These situations that occur in an unexpected time and disrupt the routine function are defined as crises. The crisis managers have taken the necessary measures to solve the chaotic problem caused by the earthquake. This study will study the socio-economic impact of the earthquake on Izmit in the context of catastrophic and crisis management. In light of the archive documents, the damage in Izmit will be addressed and the crisis management strategies of Izmit managers will be identified. According to catastrophic and crisis management strategies, overcoming the crisis with the least damage is directly related to the management capacity of the administrators. It is necessary to make a quick and healthy decision to get out of the crisis. For the first time the military and property bureaucracy took place in the capital Istanbul to manage the crisis. They have made a lot of effort to resolve the crisis. First, a crisis center was established in Izmit and damage detection work was carried out. The historic buildings that were damaged were closely identified. Then the repair and repair process began. On the other hand, a certain amount of financial aid was provided to earthquakes.