Evacuation Shelters Research Articles

Analisis Jalur Terdekat Menuju Bangunan Shelter Evakuasi Tsunami di Kota Padang Menggunakan Network Analyst

West Sumatra is one of the provinces in Indonesia that is prone to earthquakes due to the Great Sumatran Fault and the convergence of the Indo-Australian Plate and the Eurasian Plate beneath the sea to the west of the island of Sumatra. Padang is a city with earthquake potential due to the Semangko Fault, and one of the potential consequences is the occurrence of tsunamis. To minimize these impacts in Padang, tsunami evacuation buildings, known as shelters, have been established. Therefore, it is crucial for the community to be aware of the nearest routes to these evacuation shelters in Padang. One method employed is using Network Analyst. Network Analyst is a tool within the ArcGIS software, which is a Geographic Information System (GIS) developed by ESRI to manage, analyze, and visualize geographical data. By utilizing Network Analyst, the closest routes to the researched areas are generated. Network Analyst employs the Dijkstra's algorithm to solve routing problems and can be generated based on two criteria: distance and time. The result of the nearest route to the tsunami evacuation shelter in Batang Arau Subdistrict, South Padang District, is from SDN 29 Pebayan Penggalangan to Nurul Iman Mosque Padang, spanning a distance of 1585 meters. The analysis of the nearest route using Network Analyst is then compared with manually calculated results using the Dijkstra's algorithm. The difference between manual calculations and Network Analyst results ranges from 1 to 4 meters, approaching reality. This information can serve as a reference for determining the nearest routes to evacuation shelters in the event of a tsunami in Padang.

Performance Improvement Using ICIC for UAV-Assisted Public Safety Networks with Clustered Users during Emergency

The application of drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles deployed as unmanned aerial base stations (UABSs), has received extensive interest for public safety communications (PSC) to fill the coverage gaps and establish ubiquitous connectivity. In this article, we design a PSC LTE-Advanced air–ground-based HetNet (AG-HetNet) that is a scenario representation of a geographical area during and after a disaster. As part of the AG-HetNet infrastructure, we have UABSs and ground user equipment (GUE) flocking together in clusters at safe places or evacuation shelters. AG-HetNet uses cell range expansion (CRE), intercell interference coordination (ICIC), and 3D beamforming techniques to ensure ubiquitous connectivity. Through system-level simulations and using a brute-force technique, we evaluate the performance of the AG-HetNet in terms of fifth-percentile spectral efficiency (5pSE) and coverage probability. We compare system-wide 5pSE and coverage probability when UABSs are deployed on a hexagonal grid and for different clustering distributions of GUEs. The results show that reduced power subframes (FeICIC) defined in 3GPP Release-11 can provide practical gains in 5pSE and coverage probability than the 3GPP Release-10 with almost blank subframes (eICIC).

A situation-aware emergency evacuation (SAEE) model using multi-agent-based simulation for crisis management after earthquake warning

ABSTRACT Earthquake is a disastrous natural hazard that threatens numerous cities worldwide. The interval between the foreshock and the main event can sometimes last several minutes. Meanwhile, crowd emergency evacuation and finding shelter are vital for search and rescue managers. At the same time, many unpredicted challenges, such as the sudden increase in travel demand, shifts in public behavior, and the change in the regular transport supply, may arise due to evacuation conditions, which lead to different situations. This paper aims to introduce an approach for quick decision-making and timely evacuation response required by establishing a situation-aware system to minimize these risks and ensure the success of the evacuation plans, to support and predict current and future actions within the dynamic space of the crisis. The main contribution is innovating a Situation-Aware Emergency Evacuation (SAEE) model to enable crisis managers and evacuees to make the right decisions by providing timely and reliable information about the situation. This method is utilized in two situations: designing the emergency evacuation plan and finding the shortest/safest routes to reduce travel time for evacuees. Therefore, a hybrid approach is introduced, which involves a Fuzzy Inference System (FIS) and Deep Long Short-Term Memory (DLSTM) algorithm to identify, infer, and extract the existing situation at different levels (e.g. people, vehicles, and surroundings) after a foreshock using multi-agent-based simulation. The method proposed was simulated in the traffic network of District 6 of Tehran, the capital of Iran. The model results show that the evacuees’ spatial knowledge and perception, as well as awareness of the situation of other agents and their surroundings, led to a significant (40%) reduction in the complete evacuation time. This time is considered the most pivotal factor in saving human lives and their arrival in safer areas. The role of situation awareness systems and increasing human cognition and perception can significantly help in this matter.

Activities and roles of mosques in Japan after the recent major earthquakes: A comprehensive study

As minority groups, foreign nationals are considered vulnerable because of cultural, linguistic, and religious differences; however, some may work as critical stakeholders in disaster risk reduction (DRR). In Japan, some mosque communities (mainly composed of foreign nationals) were engaged in relief activities immediately after disasters; however, these reports were scattered and did not clarify long-term activities. Therefore, we aimed to summarize the activities and roles of mosques located in areas affected by recent natural hazard-related disasters in the short (that is, response) and long term (that is, recovery and mitigation). We targeted three mosques located in areas affected by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, and the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake in Japan. We conducted a literature review and interviewed mosque administrators. The results showed that all mosques worked as distribution centers in the short term, receiving relief supplies from Muslims all over Japan and distributing them to affected people. The relief goods included halal foods that fit foreign minorities, but these goods were distributed not only to them but also to other people regardless of religion and nationality. Some mosques also functioned as evacuation shelters, soup kitchens, and accommodations for volunteers. Support for affected people was further facilitated by intermediaries (such as private organizations and key local individuals) between the mosques and local communities or governments. In contrast to the short term, we did not find prominent recovery and mitigation activities by the mosques. These comprehensive findings contribute to the promotion of inclusive and community-based DRR activities.

Emergency evacuation shelter management and online drill method driven by real scene 3D model

A real-scene 3D model-driven emergency evacuation shelter management and online drill method is presented to deal with the challenge of displaying hidden emergency facilities and their usage in an emergency situation. The digital scene of the emergency shelter includes two parts: a real-scene 3D model from UAV oblique photogrammetry as the foundation, and the model of emergency facilities, which are built based on Cesium library. Then online drill methods of the emergency facilities are proposed including the emergency utility drill, which is based on the geometric network model, and emergency accommodation arrangement drill. We design the data model, calculation equations and algorithms of the accommodation drill method. A display and online drill system is developed taking the Dafeng Olympic Sports Center emergency evacuation shelter as a study case and used by the local government, which verifies validation of the proposed emergency evacuation shelter management and online drill method.

Mapping of Tsunami Evacuation Routes and Shelters in Batukaras Village, Pangandaran Regency, Indonesia

Batukaras is a village located on the Southern Coast of Java Island. The village is part of Pangandaran Regency, one of the top tourist destinations in West Java. Every year, the village attracts national and international tourists alike to Batukaras beach, famous as a surfing destination. However, the village has seen records of tsunami as recently as 2006, where a tsunami from a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the village and caused the death of hundreds and economic losses valued at millions of rupiahs. A series of activities aimed to increase disaster preparedness in the village has been done ever since. Recently, a team from ITB Research and Community Service Institute (LPPM) has made an effort to identify IOC-UNESCO Tsunami Ready indicators in Batukaras Village. Part of the effort is to identify tsunami evacuation routes in the village. Field observation was done to locate evacuation shelters and signages around the village, and the data is presented in the form of a tsunami evacuation map. Our study resulted in a successful mapping of evacuation routes and shelters in Batukaras Village. Furthermore, the data can be used towards the fulfillment of the IOC-UNESCO Tsunami Ready indicators in Batukaras Village.

Overcoming Barriers to Providing Nutritious Boxed Meals at Evacuation Shelters: Agreements on Normal Times and Adapting Meal Content after a Disaster

Overcoming Barriers to Providing Nutritious Boxed Meals at Evacuation Shelters: Agreements on Normal Times and Adapting Meal Content after a Disaster

Revision of “Nutritional Reference Values for Feeding at Evacuation Shelters” and Model Menus: A Qualitative Study

Objective In 2011, the Japanese government issued nutritional reference values for energy; protein; vitamins B1, B2, and C; and salt to deal with poor meal quality in evacuation shelters. Because they were not widely used owing to their impracticality, the authors had examined the values according to the experience-based opinions of public health dietitians. Furthermore, we developed a usage tool containing a model menu that meets these values. This study aimed to confirm the usability of these revised values and model menus and collect ideas for improvement. Methods We conducted 8 semi-structured group interviews with 12 dietitians, 9 disaster management officers, and 2 public health nurses in local governments supposed to have been affected by a large-scale disaster. Results New reference values were highly evaluated by most participants. Interviewees said that model menus were helpful for evacuees or disaster officers who are unfamiliar with nutrition because they show combinations of food items that meet the reference values instead of the amounts of energy and nutrients. To improve their understanding, it was suggested that food items be categorized by staples, main dishes, and side dishes, encouraging them to complete these three components of a balanced diet. Because it was difficult to meet all the reference values in the immediate aftermath of the disaster, it was suggested that the time-dependent priority of each nutrient and model menus that supply the nutrient should be shown by disaster phases along with the assumed availability of utility for cooking in each phase. Conclusion The new reference values were feasible to meet during emergencies. Although model menus were also appreciated, further improvements were necessary for better understanding.

Dukungan Kesehatan Jiwa dan Psikososial sebagai Bentuk Intervensi Perawat Jiwa pada Penyintas Bencana Gempa Bumi

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support is a mental health effort for disaster survivors. Psychiatric nurses have competence in conducting it in every disaster situation. A refuge is a place for community service activities for mental nurses. Earthquake survivors who live in evacuation shelters are among the vulnerable groups experiencing mental health problems. There is a risk of mental health problems and survivors' psychosocial well-being requiring intervention from nurses. Mental health and psychosocial support by nurses can detect and prevent mental health problems and increase survivors' mental health resilience. Community service activities for natural disasters in Cianjur aim to detect early mental health problems and improve knowledge and skills in managing stress. Activities carried out in the form of group and individual mental nursing interventions. The method used is detecting mental health problems using the Self Report Questionnaire-20 (SRQ-20), providing health education through lectures, discussions and training skills regarding stress management. Activities were carried out in 4 batches and - each batch for two days. The number of survivors aged 18 and over who were intervened was 418 people from 4 villages in Cianjur Regency. The results of the SRQ-20 measurement show that 70.1% of survivors experience mental and emotional disorders. Evaluation of activities orally survivors could answer questions and demonstrate the stress management method given. Mental health and psychosocial support (DKJPS) is a standard mental nursing intervention in disaster mental nursing care. DKJPS can be applied to the practice of disaster mental nursing collaboratively by involving various scientific disciplines of nursing in the disaster area.

Applying the functional resonance analysis method (FRAM) to flood risk management at a community level: Koriyama city's emergency-response process during Typhoon Hagibis

This study used the functional resonance analysis method (FRAM) to analyze a real-world example of an emergency-response process, one that occurred in Koriyama city, Japan, during Typhoon Hagibis (known in Japan as Typhoon No. 19, or Reiwa 1 East Japan Typhoon). The analysis revealed nine functions that constitute the municipality's emergency-response process (including Public Communication, Provision/Management of Evacuation Shelters, Evacuation, and Rescue Operations) as well as the interactive relationships between these functions. It also revealed how variabilities in the timeliness and accuracy of the functions resonated with (reinforced) each other, culminating in an incident involving a backlog of emergency calls. From these results, two recommendations were derived: reviewing the public communication system and building a framework for minimizing variability in evacuation behavior. And also, based on the FRAM analysis we could contextualize the interview data and the individual phenomena described fragmentally in the retrospective report (used for evaluating the disaster response), thereby gaining an understanding of the incident generation mechanism. In conclusion, the study demonstrated FRAM can be an effective tool for retrospective evaluation of disaster response or revising a disaster plan.

Meal plans for meeting the reference values using food items available in shelters

BackgroundWe have suggested “Revised Nutritional Reference Values for Feeding at Evacuation Shelters” (Revised RV) as a daily nutritional recommendation for meals served at evacuation shelters where poor diets had been reported. Since there are no meal examples to satisfy the Revised RV, our objectives were, for the future meal provision, to develop nutritionally adequate meal plans using the foods served at shelters in the past and to examine if the Revised RV could be met by changing combination of foods available.MethodsIn this case study using secondary data, we analyzed food weights of 86 meals served and recorded at 12 shelters after the heavy rains in July 2020. We obtained these data from Kumamoto Prefecture that was damaged and asked us dietary assessment for nutrition assistance. Foods were classified into 3 types according to the check mark in the record sheets: food aid (commercial packaged food), boxed meal, and hot meal service. We counted serving frequency of each food and analyzed nutritional differences by their combinations. Menus were devised by choosing foods that were served more frequently or were more nutritious among those served at shelters. The target values for one meal were set at 1/3 of the Revised RV for energy, protein, vitamins B1, B2, and C, and salt.ResultsNone of the meals served in the shelters satisfied the target. We created 2 menus using food aid only: (#1 curry doughnut, milk with long shelf-life, and orange jelly) and (#2 salmon rice ball, ham and cheese sandwich, and vegetable juice); 1 menu by combination of boxed meal and food aid: (#3 boxed meal and vegetable juice); and 2 menus by combination of hot meal service and food aid: (#4 chicken meatball soup, packaged tofu, soy sauce, preprocessed white rice, and bottled green tea) and (#5 bamboo shoots rice, chicken and vegetable miso soup, and bottled green tea). Planned menus generally contained more energy, protein, and vitamins and less salt than the meals served. Their vitamin C contents were especially higher.ConclusionNutritionally adequate meals could be planned by changing the combination of foods available in shelters.

The Potential and Roles of Ethnic Minorities in Disaster Risk Reduction: IDRiM2022 Conference Session Report on Muslim Communities in Japan

Ethnic minority groups are considered vulnerable due to their cultural, linguistic, and religious differences, but some are resilient and may have the potential to work as critical stakeholders in disaster risk reduction (DRR). The special session “Minority communities in DRR” at the 2022 IDRiM conference focused on the potential and roles of ethnic minority groups, especially mosques in Japan that are mainly managed by foreign nationals. This technical summary aims to (1) summarize presentations and discussion from the session and (2) describe future research directions regarding ethnic minority communities in general and Muslims in Japan in particular. The session presented various activities undertaken by mosques, including functioning as coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination sites and evacuation shelters for foreign nationals, and relief suppliers (e.g., sending donations and volunteers) in natural hazard-related disasters (e.g., earthquake and flood). The presentations and discussion could lead to micro, meso, and macro perspectives in future studies where the related individuals (e.g., mosque managers and users), the mosque’s networks, and the overall trend of mosques throughout the country are focused on, respectively. The findings of this session and future research will help us further comprehend their potential and roles, empower them, and contribute to building multi-stakeholder partnerships to realize a society where no one is left behind.

International protection of persons with disabilities in risk situations

The article analyzes the provisions of international legal acts on the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities in situations of risk (the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities of 2006, the Charter on inclusion of persons with disabilities in humanitarian action of 2016, UN Security Council resolutions, etc.) It is indicated that the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has changed the approach to disability: persons with disabilities are recognized not as objects of medical care and charity, but as holders of rights; this human rights-based approach to disability requires a new understanding of international humanitarian law, refugee law and emergency response mechanisms for persons with disabilities. The factors that increase the vulnerability of persons with disabilities in risk situations are identified, such as: the difficulty of self-evacuation; inaccessibility of information about evacuation routes, shelters and safe places, humanitarian assistance, warnings due to sensory impairments (blindness, hearing impairment) etc. The gaps in the national legal framework in this area are highlighted, in particular: the lack of specific measures to ensure the safety of persons with disabilities and various health disorders in risk situations; the lack of simultaneous visual and voice warning systems in public places and services; the lack of emergency accommodation for persons with disabilities; the lack of periodic risk assessments and measures to collect disaggregated data to identify and eliminate specific risks etc. The author highlights the measures aimed at ensuring the rights of persons with disabilities in risk situations: promoting the protection of persons with disabilities in conflict-affected areas, including their evacuation; taking into account the needs of persons with disabilities in evacuation plans and ensuring their accessibility; ensuring that the needs of persons with disabilities are fully taken into account in the provision of humanitarian assistance; providing persons with disabilities with access to emergency accommodation in risk situations, etc.

Hypothermia Progression Time Course for Evacuation Planning

Introduction:Accidental hypothermia occurs very rarely. Japan experienced hypothermic victims in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster. In northern Japan, where the largest class of earthquakes and tsunamis are estimated, study for countermeasures has been advanced. The progression of hypothermia varies significantly by individual differences and environmental factors, and it is considered to be challenging to assess its damage. We present the findings that can be the basis for damage estimation from the data of hypothermia victims experienced in mountain rescue.Method:From 2002 to 2020, we examined ten fatal cases of hypothermic witnessed respiratory arrest (HWRA) by companions, which led to subsequent cardiac arrest among 164 cases from mountain rescue. We collected the time course of the deceased from rescue records and calculated the time from cold exposure to symptom, exposure to incapable, and exposure to HWRA. Temperature and wind speed data were extrapolated from nearby AMEDAS and upper-air weather records, and the wind chill index (WCI) was calculated.Results:We obtained the time course data in seven cases of ten, five males and two females between 21 and 67 years old. The weather conditions where the seven cases were placed were -5 to -30°C of WCI. The shortest time from cold exposure to incapacity was 65 minutes, 42.9% (3/7) within 180 minutes, and the fastest time to HWRA was 90 minutes, with 57.1% (4/7) between 10 and 12 and half hours.Conclusion:For disaster evacuation measures, both evacuees and rescuers need specific indicators to refer to. From very little but valuable data, we consider that rescue within 10 hours is necessary for lifesaving in similar conditions. Additionally, increasing the number of cases that become incapacitated within 1-3 hours can be valuable information for considering the location of the evacuation shelter and evacuation plan.

Survey Activities in the Field of Healthcare in the Republic of Moldova Under the Ukraine Crisis by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) 2nd Team

Introduction:The Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, 2022. UNHCR reported, as of April 6th, more than 4.3 million refugees have fled Ukraine, with 401,704 refugees arriving in the Republic of Moldova, around 100,000 of whom have remained in the country. JICA investigated whether Moldova's healthcare needs were burdened by accepting a large number of Ukrainian refugees, and examined the way to support them.Method:JICA dispatched the 3rd team as a survey team. The 2nd team consisted of two medical doctors, one nurse/midwife, one clinical engineer (CE), one Japan DMAT logistician, and two JICA staff. The dispatch period was three weeks when five major hospitals were visited in the capital, evaluating the current situation and the need for support for the future.Results:As of April 6, 2022, 3,853 people were staying in refugee accommodation centers, while the rest lived in ordinary Moldovan families. Evacuees, like Moldovan citizens, were covered by health insurance, and evacuees had access to medical care. Medical institutions were not overwhelmed by medical needs due to the Ukraine crisis. There was no epidemic of infectious diseases even at evacuation centers. However, since there was no system to share emergency information between hospitals, we held a disaster medical seminar to introduce the current situation of disaster support in Japan and supporting EMTCC.Conclusion:As a survey team, not only doctors but also nurses, midwives, and CEs surveyed, making it easier to understand the specific medical needs at medical facilities. Most of the evacuees stayed in ordinary Moldovan homes, and it is possible that avoiding a crowded environment at the evacuation shelters prevented the epidemic of infectious diseases.

Development of an integrated socio-hydrological modeling framework for assessing the impacts of shelter location arrangement and human behaviors on flood evacuation processes

Abstract. In many flood-prone areas, it is essential for emergency responders to use advanced computer models to assess flood risk and develop informed flood evacuation plans. However, previous studies have had a limited understanding of how evacuation performance is affected by the arrangement of evacuation shelters (with respect to their number and geographical distribution) and human behaviors (with respect to the heterogeneity of household evacuation preparation times and route-searching strategies). In this study, we develop an integrated socio-hydrological modeling framework that couples (1) a hydrodynamic model for flood simulation, (2) an agent-based model for evacuation management policies and human behaviors, and (3) a transportation model for simulating household evacuation processes in a road network. We apply the model to the Xiong'an New Area and examine household evacuation outcomes for various shelter location plans and human behavior scenarios. The results show that household evacuation processes are significantly affected by the number and geographical distribution of evacuation shelters. Surprisingly, we find that establishing more shelters may not improve evacuation results if the shelters are not strategically located. We also find that low heterogeneity in evacuation preparation times can result in heavy traffic congestion and long evacuation clearance times. If each household selects their own shortest route without considering the effects of other evacuees' route choices, traffic congestion will likely occur, thereby reducing system-level evacuation performance. These results demonstrate the unique functionality of our model with respect to supporting flood risk assessment and advancing our understanding of how multiple management and behavioral factors jointly affect evacuation performance.

A Pattern of Public Open Space Utilization in Tondo I Permanent Resettlement Residential Area (HUNTAP) as Evacuation Space

Learning from the disaster in Palu on September 28, 2018, disaster management in residential areas needs to be facilitated, such as a disaster evacuation or gathering point. This study tries to see the other side of the function of public space as an evacuation shelter in a settlement, with the study case of Huntap I Tondo. This study aims to formulate a pattern of public open space as an evacuation space in Permanent Residential (Huntap) I Tondo. The method is descriptive with field observation of data collection techniques and questionnaires. The stages of the research are 1) conducting spatial analysis to map the location of public open spaces and 2) using the behavioral mapping method and describing it to reveal the spatial pattern created from the reciprocal relationship between humans and space. 3) Distributing questionnaires to determine perceptions and preferences of public open spaces as evacuation spaces. The results obtained the pattern and factors of public open space as an evacuation space in the Huntap I Tondo area are influenced by, (1) the physical aspect of the availability of the nearest public space in the form of environmental roads and open spaces in residential areas. (2) Non-physical aspects include survivors’ and refugees’ social interactions.

Implementation of an Evacuee Support System for Distributed Evacuation by Visualizing the Congestion Status of Evacuation Shelter

We implemented an evacuee support system in this study. This system consists of evacuee’s safety information registration, evacuation shelter management, and evacuation shelter congestion status visualization systems. By implementing these three systems, a disaster response headquarters can manage the evacuees at each evacuation shelter accurately and quickly. Additionally, residents who are considering evacuating to evacuation shelters can browse the visualized congestion status of each evacuation shelter and move to vacant evacuation shelters. We evaluated the operability, readability, functionality, necessity, effectiveness, the applicability of the entire system, effectiveness and operability of the safety information registration system, readability and effectiveness of the evacuation shelter congestion status visualization system, and functionality and effectiveness of the evacuation shelter management system. We conducted evaluation experiments on 30 subjects and obtained a high evaluation in each evaluation item.

MAPPING AND ASSESSMENT OF FLOOD EVACUATION SITES IN A GEOSPATIAL ENVIRONMENT: A CASE IN LAS NIEVES, AGUSAN DEL NORTE, PHILIPPINES

Abstract. The municipality of Las Nieves is one of the most vulnerable areas prone to flooding, usually caused by tropical cyclones. With these, preparing for an emergency response is relatively significant, and one strategic response is planning for systematic management of evacuation shelters. Hence, this study assessed the spatial exposure to flooding, the spatial capacity and mapped the suitability of evacuation shelters using Geographic Information System and site suitability analysis. This study also developed a web-based application that will address the needs of the Las Nieves LGU, specifically in providing the locality with spatial information and other flood-related data. Weighted Overlay Analysis was performed based on Multi-Criteria Decision Making and weights from related literature to generate a suitability map for flood evacuation shelters. Factors included slope, elevation, land use/land cover, road networks, distance to water sources, distance to electrical supplies, and proximity to fuel stations. The results indicated that 85.1% of the areas were moderately suitable, 0.3% were highly suitable, and 14.6% were low suitable for flood evacuation sites in Las Nieves. From the analysis of 11 existing evacuation centers, there are ten evacuation centers moderately suitable for use during an emergency, while only the Maningalao Evacuation Center was not suitable because the location of the center was affected by the 100-year flood event. Moreover, the web mapping application developed in this study will help the stakeholders and community of Las Nieves to effectively manage evacuation centers and access real-time spatial data regarding evacuation centers' status and spatial capacity.

Determining The Location of The Earthquake Shelter Evacuation In School

This study aims to analyze the typology of earthquake areas and find suitable locations to serve as evacuation shelters in school for the Lembang fault earthquake disaster in the districts of Padalarang, Ngamprah, Cisarua, Parongpong, Lembang, Cimenyan and Cilengkrang. The method used in this research is descriptive exploratory method which includes measurements and observations in this study. Location was focused by school and the suitable place. The data processing and analysis techniques used were overlay, buffer, querry and marking using the GIS method. The results of this study are; the distribution of typology of earthquake- prone areas of the Lembang Fault is typology A, B and C; and locations suitable for refugee camps are scattered in seven sub-districts and 63 villages, of which there are three villages that do not have suitable refugee locations, namely the villages of Pasirhalang, Kertamulya and Sukatani because their land is densely populated with settlements and lack of land to accommodate residents. is in his village. The proposed evacuation shelter location also adjusts the location of the resident's domicile. The school in that area was suitable for disaster shelter.