Applying the SDMS model to the analysis of the tabasco flood disaster in mexico

The Tabasco flood disaster occurred in November 2007 and it has been regarded as one of the worst natural disasters that have struck the State of Tabasco,Mexico, in more than 50 years. It is believed that 80% of the State was flooded and more than one million people were left homeless. This article addresses the issue of learning from past flood disasters. The developed Systemic Disaster Management System (SDMS) model was used to analyze the flood disaster. A number of systemic failures were highlighted by the model. It is hoped that by conducting such an analysis, lessons can be learned so that the impact of natural disasters such as the case of Tabasco's flooding can be prevented or mitigated in the future.