The purpose of this study is to explore the current status of guidelines of emergency shelters in Korea by comparing with those of U.S. for a proposal of a more comprehensive guideline. The key findings of this study through a literature review are as...
The purpose of this study is to explore the current status of guidelines of emergency shelters in Korea by comparing with those of U.S. for a proposal of a more comprehensive guideline. The key findings of this study through a literature review are as follows: In the U.S., guidelines for emergency shelters have been developed for the different types of natural disasters to provide victims with immediate responses and systematic services, such as information on locations of emergency shelters, consideration of an individual’s or families’ needs for disaster restorations, and emphasis on the role of local community organizations for additional support services and psychological recovery. In addition, Disaster victims are classified into sub-groups to develop detailed guidelines ties with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) and specialized shelters for pets have been suggested near general population shelters. Based on these findings, various methods including space planning for more effective communication and efficient delivery of supplies, planning of lighting, color, and graphic design as well as the integration of universal and barrier-free design concepts should be considered to develop and implement more organized guideline for emergency shelters in Korea.