TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION AS BASIC PROTECTION OF REFUGEES OF WARFARE AND HUMANITARIAN DISASTERS

Abstract

In this article, the authors have attempted to present issues related to the planning and constructionof temporary accommodation for people affected by warfare (Ukraine) and humanitarian disasters(earthquake in Turkey). The damage to the housing infrastructure is often quite extensive andits reconstruction takes several years, during which time it is necessary to provide basic livingconditions to refugees and disaster victims until they have the opportunity to move into temporaryor permanent housing facilities. The article also describes the planning process that should becarried out before disasters, as well as types of temporary accommodation and the use of localresources in post-disaster reconstruction. In recent years, we have observed a significant increasein the occurrence of natural disasters and local armed conflicts. In most cases, infrastructure indisaster areas is severely damaged or completely destroyed. Houses and residential buildings arehighly vulnerable to damage and are the most visible aftermath of disasters. At the same time, forthe people affected by these disasters, these are very traumatic experiences. The article describes thekey role of temporary housing during reconstruction after war or humanitarian disasters, identifiescommon problems and suggests some recommendations on how to handle and overcome them.