Mass Sheltering and Disasters Special Collection

• 2021

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• Jolie Breeden; Rachel Adams; Jessica Austin; Lori Peek

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The article is about mass sheltering during disasters. It describes how important it is to have safe places for people to stay when emergencies happen, like hurricanes or earthquakes. The collection of research helps communities plan better shelters and improve safety for everyone involved. By studying past events, experts can learn what works best and make future shelters more effective. The links provided lead to resources where you can find more information on this topic and explore different strategies used in disaster situations. Overall, the focus is on improving sheltering practices to protect people during crises.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Disasters; Emergency Shelter

Institutions: Natural Hazards Center

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