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The Spatial Optimization of Emergency Shelters Based on an Urban-Scale Evacuation Simulation
Applied Sciences, 2021 As an important space for disaster prevention, the construction of emergency shelters is crucial for the creation of a complete disaster relief facility network. Based on the goal of the prevention of day and night disaster, short-term fixed shelters are
Wei Chen +4 more
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Geomatics, Natural Hazards & Risk, 2022 The optimized location and allocation of earthquake emergency shelters are critical for improving the resilience of communities. However, the existing disaster shelters location–allocation optimization models usually select new shelters from candidate ...
Yunjia Ma +3 more
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GIS-BASED ACCESSIBILITY ANALYSIS OF URBAN EMERGENCY SHELTERS: THE CASE OF ADANA CITY [PDF]
The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 2016 Accessibility analysis of urban emergency shelters can help support urban disaster prevention planning. Pre-disaster emergency evacuation zoning has become a significant topic on disaster prevention and mitigation research. In this study, we assessed the
M. Unal, C. Uslu
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ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 2022 In order to access the spatial accessibility of emergency shelters, the relationship between the supply and demand of emergency shelters in the two dimensions of space and non-space must be comprehensively considered. Meanwhile, it is vital to understand
Zilin Ding +5 more
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Suitability Analysis for the Emergency Shelters Allocation after an Earthquake in Japan
Geosciences, 2019 Japan is exposed to several natural phenomena; the damages caused by earthquakes were enormous in particular. An emergency shelter is a place for people to temporarily live when they cannot remain in their previous homes, and it is necessary for each ...
Tetsuya Akamatsu, Kayoko Yamamoto
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Estimated Emergency and Observational/Quarantine Capacity Need for the US Homeless Population Related to COVID-19 Exposure by County; Projected Hospitalizations, Intensive Care Units and Mortality [PDF]
, 2020 This report estimates the potential hospitalization, ICU use and mortality rates associated with COVID-19 infection among the homeless population in the United States, as well as unmet need for emergency and observational/quarantine beds/units.
Byrne, Thomas +4 more
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Unique health care utilization patterns in a homeless population in Ghent [PDF]
, 2010 Background: Existing studies concerning the health care use of homeless people describe higher utilisation rates for hospital-based care and emergency care, and lower rates for primary care by homeless people compared to the general population.
Art, Bruno +5 more
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Supply–Demand Analysis of Urban Emergency Shelters Based on Spatiotemporal Population Estimation
International Journal of Disaster Risk Science, 2020 Supply–demand analysis is an important part of the planning of urban emergency shelters. Using Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China as an example, this study estimated daytime and nighttime population of the study area based on fine-scale land use data ...
Xiaodong Zhang +5 more
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Accessing emergency rest centres in the UK - lesson learnt [PDF]
, 2011 Emergency rest centres (ERC) are premises that are used for the temporary accommodation of evacuees during an emergency situation. They form an important part of emergency response, by providing a focal point for receiving people and providing food ...
Kipling, J, Newton, R, Ormerod, M
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Natural Hazards ResearchUrban emergency shelters are pivotal for safety, with effective evaluation criteria enabling decision-makers to identify strengths and weaknesses, facilitating targeted enhancements.
Yiting Xu +3 more
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