Earthquake relief shelters: A Review of Impact and design strategies on affected communities.

Abstract

A lot of earthquakes occurred worldwide, but people are unaware of how to cope with them. Finding an appropriate emergency shelter location for disaster victims is one of the most crucial factors in disaster response. This research paper aims to review the impact of earthquake disasters on communities, infrastructure, and the environment. Four assessment criteria—optimization objective, decision variable, technique, and victim identification—were discovered through preliminary literature analysis. To fulfill the purpose of this research, case studies were reviewed. This review helped develop a strategy for selecting emergency shelter places that are both cost-effective and protects the people. These shelters not only give people somewhere to stay, but they also aid in rehabilitation by alleviating the trauma of the tragedy [1]. It helped us distribute the disaster victims to the predefined shelter location [2]. Based on the gaps identified through the case studies, a study was conducted which helped answer these questions. By doing so, we will be able to provide for and improve the living conditions of the victims and create a sense of awareness of earthquake disaster risk among people. This study helped us provide useful insights on how to contribute to disaster preparedness and mitigation in the future.