Open space suitability analysis for emergency shelter after an earthquake

In an emergency situation shelter space is crucial for people affected by natural hazards. Emergency planners in disaster relief and mass care can greatly benefit from a sound methodology that identifies suitable shelter areas and sites where shelter services need to be improved. A methodology to ra...

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Main Authors: J. Anhorn, B. Khazai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2015-04-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/15/789/2015/nhess-15-789-2015.pdf