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Urban Resources Selection and Allocation for Emergency Shelters: In a Multi-Hazard Environment
Wei Chen1, Guofang Zhai2, Chongqiang Ren3
1School of Geographic and Oceanographic Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210046, China. chenw.nju@gmail.com.
Summary
This study uses geographic information system (GIS) to optimize emergency shelter placement in multi-hazard environments, ensuring resource suitability and accessibility for disaster preparedness.
Area of Science:
- Disaster Management
- Urban Planning
- Geographic Information Systems
Background:
- Cities face increasing risks from multi-hazard environments.
- Effective emergency shelter allocation is crucial for disaster resilience.
- Existing shelter strategies may not adequately address diverse disaster scenarios.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a framework for adapting emergency shelters to multi-hazard environments using GIS.
- To assess the suitability of urban resources and identify safe locations for emergency shelters.
- To predict shelter demand and optimize allocation based on disaster scenarios and population distribution.
Main Methods:
- Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis for resource assessment and suitability mapping.
- Scenario-based analysis of disaster impacts on affected areas and populations.
- Spatial analysis of shelter demand prediction and allocation optimization.
Main Results:
- Identification of suitable resources and safe locations for emergency shelters in Guangzhou.
- Prediction of shelter demand across different disaster scenarios.
- Optimized shelter allocation strategies considering population coverage and district-specific conditions.
Conclusions:
- GIS provides a robust framework for multi-hazard emergency shelter adaptation.
- Optimized shelter allocation enhances disaster preparedness and mitigates hazard impacts.
- Further research is needed for medium and small-scale cities to refine these strategies.
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