A spatial approach for assessing the vulnerability of emergency shelters | |
| Author | Hiranya Sritart |
| Call Number | AIT Diss no.ICT-20-03 |
| Subject(s) | Emergency management Public shelters Disaster relief |
| Note | A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Information and Communications Technologies, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Dissertation ; no. ICT-20-03 |
| Abstract | Emergency shelters are the most essential component of protecting citizens in dangerous areas and circumstances. So, these shelter aim to minimize losses especially those resulting from catastrophic events. As a result, evacuation shelter planning and shelter assignment are the critical factors regarding to vulnerability reduction and increasing resilience in disaster risk reduction (DRR). Still, the disparity in the allocation of shelters and the spatial heterogeneity of the population are crucial matters that restrict the approachability of evacuation facilities in the actual circumstances. Therefore, this report proposed a spatial assessment approach to decrease the vulnerability, regarding to determine the spatial heterogeneity of shelter and population, including spatial availability and accessibility into the account. The approach was explored and investigated with a case study of Mabi with the catastrophe caused by the 2018 floods. Implementing and assessing the region using this technique supported us to recognize the vulnerability of evacuation shelters and vulnerable residents. The results shown that 54.55% of the nominated shelters, and 59% of the overall residents were physically vulnerable to the inundation. With GIS maps, the outcomes highlighted that the total capacity of shelters was expressively declined to 43.86%. Ultimately, the research assessment discussed the precise vulnerable shelters and the contrast between each shelters resources and demand. In view of that, this study also offers practical knowledge and useful reference to help and support local authorities and stakeholders in developing future disaster planning and vulnerability reduction planning. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Dissertations ; no. ICT-20-03 |
| Type | Dissertation |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Information and Communications Technologies (DICT) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Information and Communication Technology (ICT) |
| Chairperson(s) | Miyazaki, Hiroyuki; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Chutiporn Anutariya;Attaphongse Taparugssanagorn; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Royal Thai Government;Asian Institute of Technology Fellowship; |
| Degree | Thesis (Ph.D.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2020 |