Temporary Postures in Shelters: A Behavioral Problem and Suggested Resolutions
Abstract
The purpose of the study is to identify the problems met in getting shelterees to take proper action for maximum protection utilizing the best protection areas in a building. Some areas offer greater protection than others and more lives could be saved in a disaster if people were to occupy the areas of best protection, even if this meant crowding for a brief period. Three buildings were selected to serve as examples to portray problems which might be met. The report presents a model for placing people in the best areas of protection for periods up to six hours. The temporary postures recommended permits some flexibility to meet the needs of individuals and groups as they arise. For conditions of overloading, the occupancy capacity of any given building is determined by the amount of space available with sufficient shielding for the extreme conditions of a burst's initial impact. The overload capacity of that shelter space is dependent upon the characteristics of its physical environment, primarily its ventilation capacity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0748107
Entities
People
- Gary A. Wright
- Grace H. Wright
- Richard E. Kummer
- Thomas A. Wright