Temporary Shelters Research Articles

A SEMIOTIC INVESTIGATION OF THE MEANINGS ABDUCTED FROM THE CHILDREN’S DRAWINGS OF WAR: STORYTELLING THROUGH DRAWINGS

Drawing is a vital tool used in understanding people, especially children, with the use of visual media as a means of expressing their emotions, as well as the use of different forms of images that emerge on a drawing surface. Therefore, it is significant to understand that children can use different forms of drawing media to articulate their inner feelings as well as making their thoughts understandable to others. This study, based on the belief that the art works of child survivors furnish materials for analysis, focuses on meaning-making of the drawings of the child survivors of war through semiotics investigation, thereby exposing the stories of war through the lens of the child survivors. This made use an analytical research design to investigate the poster narratives drawn by the participants who were living in the two temporary shelters of Marawi last September 2020. The researcher had meaningful meaning-making of the drawings and the findings of the study include: conceptualization of the masjid (mosque) as a sanctuary during war; definition of religion as a wellspring of resiliency, demarking peace as the absence of war, and highlighting the role of kambangsa (clanship) amidst danger, and from all of these, a grand narrative of the child survivors of Marawi Siege was written. The meanings abducted from the drawings led to the narratives of the child-survivors- narratives that may have been left unspoken and unheard after all these years of trying to live a normal life as young, gentle and innocent children of the city. This supported the claims that children are thinkers with knowledge of their own sensations, thoughts, beliefs and other mental states. Finally, this study implied that drawings are rich sources for semiotic discourse despite the limitations at hand.

Comprehensive evaluation of flat pack modular building systems: Design, structural performance, and operational efficiency

The demand for innovative and sustainable building solutions has led to a growing interest in modular construction methods. Modular building units have gained popularity in recent years for both residential housing and emergency and temporary shelters. However, embodied carbon and energy accumulation from the transportation, storage, and reuse of modular building units have become a rising concern regarding overall sustainability performance. Therefore, this research focuses on addressing this concern by assessing innovative alternative solutions for flat-pack modular building units, with an emphasis on sustainable, eco-friendly, and portable building solutions utilizing deployable modular technology. Initially, based on existing conventional modular building practices, conceptual designs of three types of flat-pack techniques were introduced. These designs were then compared and ranked according to structural, design, operational, and environmental performance criteria. The findings indicate that overall, detachable 2D panelised modules are the most favorable flat-pack technique for both residential and emergency applications due to their superior performance in these criteria. Deployable flat-pack solutions also showed notable advantages in certain aspects, but detachable solutions outperformed these in most cases to a significant scale. The key contribution of this research lies in its comprehensive evaluation of flat-pack modular designs, providing insights into optimizing traditional systems for enhanced sustainability. This research also highlights the advantages of flat-pack solutions over traditional techniques, demonstrating their potential to significantly reduce transportation-related carbon emissions and improve modular construction practices, thereby promoting rapid, cost-effective, and eco-friendly building methods.

Вплив міжнародної трудової міграції на ринок праці країн ЄС

The problems of international labor migration have been studied in detail from both a theoretical and a practical point of view. However, there is a lack of comprehensive, systematic studies that would take into account the impact of modern immigration flows on the economy of the European Union, especially on the part of the Ukrainian workforce that received temporary shelter in the EU. This article is devoted to some topical issues of this still unsolved scientific problem.

Developing a sustainable self-sufficient temporary shelter unit for desert climate

ABSTRACT Shelter-related studies maintain a particular interest in Temporary Shelter Units (TSUs), including the development of indicators that enable them to serve a variety of functions within specific climatic zones. However, there is a lack of comprehensive coverage of such indicators that would support their multifunctionality to serve various purposes. This study aims to develop a comprehensive set of criteria for assessing the suitability of TSUs within the local context of Jordan. The study is based on current literature to develop a list of indicators connected to the main constructs for the TSU design and related to social, technical, and sustainability aspects. It further relies on expert knowledge based on three categories of participants utilizing factor analysis and dimension reduction along with AHP to contextualize the indicators within the desert context. The results demonstrate that technically-driven indicators strongly influence TSUs, followed by socially and sustainability-driven ones. This research contributes to TSU development by introducing a potential evaluation tool for a multipurpose TSU model designed for a desert climate. It adds to the outcomes of previous studies by incorporating a wide range of indicators in connection to constructs and aspects.

Analysis of emergency assembly points for post-earthquake disaster management: a case study of Erzincan, Türkiye

The selection of emergency assembly points within the urban area holds significant importance for ensuring swift and effective intervention in the aftermath of a potential disaster until temporary shelter areas are prepared. In both historical and instrumental periods, Erzincan (Türkiye) has experienced major earthquakes resulting in significant loss of life and property. The likelihood of similar earthquakes occurring in Erzincan in the future remains high. Therefore, it is necessary to identify safe areas where people can assemble after an earthquake, moving away from hazardous zones. The aim of this study is to analyse the capacities and adequacies of emergency assembly points, which constitute a step in disaster management and enhance the earthquake resilience of the city, using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) based on selected criteria (accessibility, spatial distribution, proximity to healthcare facilities, size, capacity adequacy, and proximity to fault avoidance zones), and to propose solutions. The assessment revealed that the available assembly points are not homogeneously distributed throughout the city and are inadequate to meet the available building and population density. Therefore, in addition to the available 38 emergency assembly points, 67 new alternative emergency assembly points have been identified. The proposed emergency assembly points (in the 75–100% range) increased the number of neighborhoods within the 250 m service area by 43.75% and 42.5% for 500 m.The findings underscore the necessity for more comprehensive and effective planning for Erzincan in the event of a potential disaster or emergency.

Uncovering community needs regarding violence against women and girls in southern Ethiopia: An explorative study.

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a significant global public health problem and a violation of human rights experienced by one in three women worldwide. This study explores community perceptions of and responses to VAWG and challenges in accessing support services among female violence survivors in Arbaminch City. We adopted a phenomenological explorative qualitative study design. A total of 62 participants including female violence survivors, religious leaders, service providers, police, women, and men in participated in interviews, focus group discussions, and observations in August 2022. Participants were selected purposively, and the findings were analyzed thematically. We applied data source and respondent triangulation to increase the findings' trustworthiness. Community perceptions of VAWG, specifically of intimate partner violence (IPV) and non-partner sexual violence (NPSV), varied depending on gender, age, and social position. IPV and NPSV were normalized through tolerance and denial by young and married men, while resistance to all forms of violence was common among women. Survivors of violence responded to the act of violence by leaving their homes, separating from their husbands, or taking harsh actions against their husbands, such as murder. Support for VAWG survivors was available through health care, free legal services, and a temporary shelter. Yet factors ranging from individual to societal levels, such as fear, lack of knowledge, lack of family and community support, and social and legal injustice, were barriers to accessing existing services. Nonetheless, violence survivors desired to speak about their experiences and seek psychosocial support. Our qualitative evidence gathered here can inform tailored VAWG prevention and response services such as interventions to shift social norms and the perception towards VAWG among different population group through raising awareness in schools, health care settings, faith-based venues, and using social media.

Vulnerability to ARI and Diarrhea after Disaster

This research was conducted in shelters in two sub-districts, namely Mantikulore and Ulujadi sub-districts, with the aim of describing the level of ARI and diarrhea vulnerability after the disaster (especially shelters in Mantikulore and Ulujadi sub-districts). This research uses weighting scoring method and image interpretation method. The population in this study was 1,138 families from temporary shelters in the two sub-districts, with a sample size of 114 families. Meanwhile, the technique used to obtain samples is quato sampling. The results obtained are (1) In the parameter of ARI sufferers and the parameter of the use of anti-mosquito coils, it can be seen that most respondents fall into the classification of the class not vulnerable. On the parameter of the physical environment of the shelter (number of shelter members and ventilation area), all shelters are classified as highly vulnerable. On the smoking habit parameter, it can be seen that most respondents fall into the highly vulnerable class classification. In the parameter of road area, it can be seen that there are some shelters that are classified as not vulnerable and some are classified as very vulnerable. (2) In the parameter of ARI patients, it can be seen that most respondents are classified as not vulnerable. In the parameter of hand washing before eating and after defecation, it can be seen that all respondents are classified as not vulnerable. For waste management, half of the respondents were classified as vulnerable. In terms of the distance from the shelter to the polling station, it can be seen that all shelters are classified as highly vulnerable.

Peran Satuan Bakti Pekerja Sosial dalam Penanganan Kasus Anak Terlantar di Kota Kupang Berdasarkan Peraturan Perundang-Undangan di Indonesia

Abandoned children are a type of social welfare problem where the child's physical, mental and spiritual conditions are not met. Social workers have an important role in handling cases of abandoned children in accordance with Indonesian laws and regulations. This research aims to determine the role of the social work service unit in handling cases of abandoned children as well as the challenges and obstacles faced in handling cases of abandoned children. This research uses empirical research methods that are empirical juridical in nature. The sample was selected by purposive sampling, data collection techniques used interviews, observation and documentation review. Social workers strive to rescue children from dangerous environments, help provide temporary shelter if necessary, and collaborate with various parties to ensure the safety and welfare of children, in providing protection for abandoned children social workers identify children who are at risk of experiencing neglect, exploitation or violence, this is done through surveys, direct interactions, or reports from other parties, after identifying children at risk, social workers carry out an in-depth evaluation of their situation by conducting an assessment. The results of the research on the role of social workers in handling abandoned children, namely companions as facilitators and counselors, as service providers or liaisons and advocates, however there are several obstacles and challenges faced, namely unclear identity of children, complex conditions of children's families, long legal processes, limited resources and lack of public awareness.

Afghan refugees at risk in the UK: enhancing healthcare access and integration.

Following Kabul's fall in August 2021, there was influx of Afghan refugees in the UK. Southampton's Bridging Hotel provided temporary shelter to 22 families, totaling 116 individuals. The Living Well Partnership (LWP); assumed primary care provision for these vulnerable residents facing health inequalities. Enhancing refugee healthcare access and integration into the NHS system. Improving healthcare education, boosting confidence in appropriate healthcare use, and utilisation of electronic consultations effectively. Working with the local authorities, primary care services were brought to the hotel. Regular 3-hour drop-in sessions with a health and wellbeing coach were established and attended by residents. Non-identifiable data was recorded in individual patient care records and summarised quantitatively. Qualitative data was collected via a pre-established questionnaire during the sessions. RESULTS: Identified issues included language barriers, mental health problems, infectious diseases, contraception, and healthcare access. Language barriers were addressed with interpreters. Fifty-nine patients accessed support services, with 13 benefiting from e-consultations, and nine requiring on-site medical consultations in a 3-month period. Mental health support and infectious disease referrals were facilitated. Access challenges were mitigated by transitioning to e-consultations or face-to-face appointments. Outcomes included improved patient independence, awareness of healthcare processes, familiarity with LWP services, and confidence in navigating the NHS. A multifaceted approach is vital for addressing language and access barriers for refugees. Providing educational resources through facilitated groups empowered refugees and improved healthcare access. This initiative highlights the importance of organised support for vulnerable populations during crises and can be applied more widely.

Pengaturan Tanggungjawab Puskesmas Sikumana dalam Pengelolaan Limbah Medis di Tinjau dari Peraturan Menteri Kesehatan Nomor 18 Tahun 2020 tentang Pengelolaan Limbah Medis

The purpose of this study is to analyze the regulation of the responsibility of Sikumana Health Center in managing medical waste in review of the Minister of Health Regulation Number 18 of 2020 concerning Medical Waste Management. The research method used in this research is empirical juridical research, namely research based on applicable laws and regulations and data obtained in the field. The results of the study provide information that the Regulation of the Minister of Health. Number 18 of 2020 regulates medical waste management which includes reduction, sorting, storage, transportation, utilization, processing, and supervision, comparison of the responsibilities of Sikumana Health Center with Permenkes No. 18 of 2020 can be seen that, Sikumana Health Center has carried out some of its responsibilities in medical waste management in accordance with Permenkes No. 18 of 2020. However, there are still some shortcomings in terms of storage, utilization, and processing of medical waste. Sikumana Health Center has carried out the reduction and sorting of medical waste in temporary shelters (TPS) properly, the storage of medical waste in TPS has not met the standards, such as the absence of room separation and the absence of complete personal protective equipment (PPE) in terms of transporting medical waste from TPS to the medical waste processing site (TPPLM) is carried out by a third party who has an official permit in terms of supervision of medical waste management at Sikumana Health Center is carried out by the Kupang City Health Office periodically this is a factor that is the most frequent obstacle in medical waste management.

Measles Outbreak Associated with a Migrant Shelter - Chicago, Illinois, February-May 2024.

Measles, a highly contagious respiratory virus with the potential to cause severe complications, hospitalization, and death, was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000; however, with ongoing global transmission, infections in the United States still occur. On March 7, 2024, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) confirmed a case of measles in a male aged 1 year residing in a temporary shelter for migrants in Chicago. Given the congregate nature of the setting, high transmissibility of measles, and low measles vaccination coverage among shelter residents, measles virus had the potential to spread rapidly among approximately 2,100 presumed exposed shelter residents. CDPH immediately instituted outbreak investigation and response activities in collaboration with state and local health departments, health care facilities, city agencies, and shelters. On March 8, CDPH implemented active case-finding and coordinated a mass vaccination campaign at the affected shelter (shelter A), including vaccinating 882 residents and verifying previous vaccination for 784 residents over 3 days. These activities resulted in 93% measles vaccination coverage (defined as receipt of ≥1 recorded measles vaccine dose) by March 11. By May 13, a total of 57 confirmed measles cases associated with residing in or having contact with persons from shelter A had been reported. Most cases (41; 72%) were among persons who did not have documentation of measles vaccination and were considered unvaccinated. In addition, 16 cases of measles occurred among persons who had received ≥1 measles vaccine dose ≥21 days before first known exposure. This outbreak underscores the need to ensure high vaccination coverage among communities residing in congregate settings.

Prevalence of Psychiatric Morbidity and Substance Use in Different Social Mobility Workers

Background: Social mobility workers play crucial roles in community-based activities aimed at societal development, yet their mental health and substance use patterns remain understudied. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of psychiatric morbidity and substance use among social mobility workers in Bangladesh to inform targeted interventions. Objective: To assess the prevalence and patterns of psychiatric morbidity and substance use among social mobility workers in Bangladesh. Method: A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted across four divisionss of Bangladesh, focusing on reverse migrants—individuals employed in Dhaka, Sylhet, Rajshahi, and Chittagong for at least six months and currently residing in temporary shelter homes. A random sample of 100 subjects, aged 18 years or older, were enrolled. Data were collected through questionnaires covering diagnostic categories and substance use patterns, and analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential tests. Results: The study revealed significant demographic distributions among respondents, with 67.2% falling within the 21–35 years age range, 25.4% in the 36–50 years group, and 4.1% and 3.3% in the ≤20 years and >50 years categories, respectively. Employment duration showed the highest percentage for durations between 7 and 12 months (29.5%) and exceeding 60 months (23.0%), while marital status indicated a predominance of married respondents (78.7%), followed by single (20.5%) and separated/widowed individuals (0.8%). Among social mobility workers, Community Health Workers constituted the largest group (20%), followed by Social Workers (15%) and Education Volunteers (12%), with other categories ranging from 5% to 10%. Additionally, substance use patterns varied, with alcohol being the most prevalent (21%), followed by tobacco (35.5%), cannabis (2.5%), and cannabis-ganja/charas (0.7%) over a lifetime. Anxiety disorders were the most prevalent psychiatric condition (30%), followed by ..........

Assessment of impacts of flood and coping strategies among rural households in Gicumbi district, Rwanda

Floods have become recurrent events in Rwanda, causing diverse effects on rural households across the country. However, little is known about the effects of floods encountered by people and their coping strategies, which are crucial for reducing vulnerability. Gicumbi District is among the most exposed to climate hazards and is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The effects of floods on rural households in Gicumbi district and their coping strategies were examined. A mixed approach was adopted where quantitative data was collected to inform wider understanding of a population and qualitative ones to acquire deep contextual insights about individual’s lived experiences. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 399 heads of households stratified into six district sectors. The study employed descriptive and inferential statistics for data analysis. Common effects of flooding experienced by the respondents included crop destruction, house damage, lack of sufficient food and safe drinking water. The coping strategies adopted by the respondents included saving money and food, support from friends and families, selling assets, borrowing money to restore losses, and migrating to other communities. In addition, flood victims received support from local authorities and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), including financial support, temporary shelters, and life support materials. Adaptation strategies adopted by households included drainage channels, plantation of trees, radical terraces and sandbags. The results showed that lack of flood risk knowledge and access to early warnings, inadequate housing, living in high-risk areas, and dependence on a single source of income were the main factors influencing the severity of flood effects. Early warnings (p < 0.001) and flood risk awareness (p = 0.009) significantly elicited positive coping mechanisms. Governments and relevant stakeholders should develop effective strategies and establish programs enabling timely access to early warning systems and increasing disaster risk awareness to reduce vulnerability for improved livelihoods and community resilience.

Influence of the shading nets on indoor thermal environment and air-conditioning energy consumption in lightweight buildings

Lightweight envelopes are increasingly utilized in temporary relief and shelter buildings, due to their cost-effectiveness and efficient construction process. However, these envelopes often result in inadequate indoor thermal conditions during the summer months, which can negatively impact the physical and psychological well-being of occupants, particularly victims and patients in disaster or epidemic situations. Addressing this challenge necessitates the use of simple yet effective materials and technologies to improve indoor thermal environments even with limited resources. This study explores the potential of shading nets to enhance indoor thermal conditions in lightweight buildings by mitigating solar radiation gain during the summer period. A comparative experiment was conducted on two lightweight buildings, one of which was equipped with standard six-needle black shading nets, to assess the impact of shading nets on the indoor thermal environment and air-conditioning energy consumption. The findings reveal that shading nets can reduce solar radiation intensity by approximately 57.86%, resulting in a significant decrease in peak indoor air temperatures by 2.3°C to 3.4°C under natural ventilation and a reduction in air-conditioning energy consumption by up to 23% under air-conditioned conditions. These findings demonstrate that shading nets are effective in improving indoor comfort and reducing energy usage, providing a practical solution for enhancing living conditions in lightweight structures during hot weather.

Inhibiting the "isolated island" effect in simulated bone defect repair using a hollow structural scaffold design.

The treatment of bone tissue defects remains a complicated clinical challenge. Recently, the bone tissue engineering (BTE) technology has become an important therapeutic approach for bone defect repair. Researchers have improved the scaffolds, cells, and bioactive factors used in BTE through various existing bone repair material preparation strategies. However, due to insufficient vascularization, inadequate degradation, and fibrous wrapping, most BTE scaffolds impede new bone ingrowth and the reconstruction of grid-like connections in the middle and late stages of bone repair. These non-degradable scaffolds become isolated and disordered like independent "isolated islands", which leads to the failure of osteogenesis. Consequently, we hypothesized that the "island effect" prevents successful bone repair. Accordingly, we proposed a new concept of scaffold modification-osteogenesis requires a bone temporary shelter (also referred to as the empty shell osteogenesis concept). Based on this concept, we consider that designing hollow structural scaffolds is the key to mitigating the "isolated island" effect and enabling optimal bone regeneration and reconstruction.

Towards An Analysis of the Visual Images of the Drawings of the Child Survivors of War: A Semiotic Study

In this research, children used poster narratives to communicate their perspectives of the Marawi Siege. A social semiotic approach was utilized to understand their visualizations. This study aimed to look into the aspect of understanding the narratives of the child victims of the Marawi Siege through their drawings, referred to poster narratives in this study, by extracting the visual images present. The collection of data was limited to the two temporary shelters in Marawi: Boganga and Rorogagus. The researcher collected 40 poster narratives from the different temporary shelters in Marawi City, and the recurrent visual images were those of Social Actors, Shattered Place, Battle Aircraft and Weapons. The child-respondents included significant minute details in illustrating the social actors such as tears, sad and scared expressions, color and position, and at times, supported these emotions with texts which served as anchorage. From these findings, it could be drawn that a careful study of the shapes, strokes, colors, position, number and size of the images was of paramount significance to better understand the data output of the children-respondents. The posters are not meaningless forms or shapes. They convey materials or images from the deeper recesses of the minds or psyches of the respondents.

Protective structures as a device of ensuring the safety of victims in a war situation

Interest in protective structures is steadily increasing as the armed conflict in Ukraine unfolds. Experience shows that shelters and hiding places are the most effective form of protection for civilians from conventional and unconventional war threats. Meanwhile, there are no guidelines and rules for the construction of public and private shelters in Poland. The problem is a big one, especially in view of the war that is taking place in the close vicinity of Poland. The purpose of the article is to review Polish and foreign legal and organizational solutions in the field of protective constructions and to indicate the technical requirements necessary to meet in a situation of war danger, with particular emphasis on the use of nuclear weapons. The authors put forward the thesis that in the face of military and non-military threats, the effective way to protect and defend the life and health of the population are properly maintained and managed protective structures, including shelters and hiding places and places of temporary shelter. However, the basic problem remains the question of legal regulation in this regard and the responsibility for their financing and maintenance, which involves the issue of ownership (private and public shelters). In Poland, the experience of other countries that have adopted a variety of solutions should be a guideline for forward-looking activities in the area of protective structures. &#x0D;

Analisis Pengelolaan Limbah Medis Padat Di Rumah Sakit Cinere Depok Tahun 2022 Berdasarkan Kepmenkes Nomor 1204/MENKES/SK/X/2004

A health facility is a meeting place for people who are affected by disease and who provide health services, as well as for people and their surroundings. Therefore, it can spread disease if the hospital environment conditions are inappropriate; one that is generated from the hospital is waste. The objective of this study is to be able to find out the analysis of the management of solid medical waste at the Puri Cinere Depok Hospital in 2022. The results of the research on solid medical wastes have been carried out in accordance with the operational standards contained in the Sanitation Hospital according to Kemenkes No. 1204/MENKES/SK/X/2004. The purpose of the clearance is to make disposal and destruction easier so that there are no mistakes in the final process. The collection of waste from the hospital to the B3 temporary storage facility is carried out so that the waste is properly sorted before being placed in the temporary shelter so that it can be disposed of and handled properly in the final process. The disposal used for the disposal of waste at the temporary disposal site is good because it has already carried out the sorting well and adjusted the operational standards for the containers used. The transportation carried out by Cinere Depok Puri Hospital has been in accordance with the procedures established by the government, as the transportation is carried out by Oxularry officers with self-protection equipment provided for safety in transportation, either from the room to the storage site or from the warehouse to the final disposal site. The collection to the final disposal site from the temporary storage site is sufficiently good, as it is sorted and weighed before being taken to the last disposal place. The final disposal or disposal of waste is already working together with PT. Prasadha Pamunah Limbah Industri (PPLi) because it does not have an inquirer and land for disposal, so the Hospital Puri Cinere Depok uses a third party that has been authorized and certified, but for wastewater management, it has been assured that it can be itself because it already has the equipment.

A photographic essay on socio-economic organisation – temporary shelters in Kelowna, British Columbia (Canada)

The essay considers socio-economic organisation from the perspective of monopoly capitalism analysis, a strand of heterodox economics. The centre-piece of the essay is a photographic study of two temporary overnight shelters in Kelowna, one of the principal cities in British Columbia, Canada. Monopoly capitalism analysis has not previously drawn on photographic practices as an approach to inquiry. A characteristic of monopoly capitalist economies is that market-oriented, large corporations influence socio-economic organisation more generally. The essential practices of those corporations thereby penetrate the nooks and crannies of market economies. The essay is especially concerned with practices such as control, constraints on freedom, exercise of voice, and dehumanisation. The photographs and accompanying text – contextual discussions of monopoly capitalism and temporary shelters, and a caption for each image in the sequence – work together to show that traits of temporary overnight shelters in Kelowna are consistent with monopoly capitalist practices. It is suggested that such traits will be fossilised in the forever future of socio-economic systems, unless people’s awareness and challenge lead to choice of a different development path. The case-study demonstrates how photographs may enrich analysis of socio-economic organisation more widely, beyond the particular circumstances that it addresses.

Reimagining resilience: The transformative role of urban green areas in Türkiye's disaster preparedness

Ensuring the selection of appropriate sites for temporary shelters is critical to efficient disaster management and recovery efforts. This study evaluates the suitability of using urban green spaces in Uşak, Türkiye, as temporary settlements following a disaster. Our research predominantly focuses on assessing 240 parks located in the city center to determine their potential suitability as temporary shelter sites using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The study encompasses four key phases: an extensive review of existing literature, the determined criteria and sub-criteria, data collection, the generation of criteria maps, and a suitability analysis.Our findings indicate that out of the total area spanning 2.2 km2, 0.29 km2 is categorized as "Not Suitable," 1.06 km2 falls into the "Marginally Suitable" category, 0.78 km2 is identified as "Moderately Suitable," and 0.07 km2 are considered "Highly Suitable.". This data further reveals that among the 240 parks under scrutiny, 24 are classified as "Unsuitable," 78 as "Marginally Suitable," 117 as "Moderately Suitable," and 10 as "Highly Suitable."This research significantly enhances our understanding of the potential utilization of urban green spaces as shelter locations. It lends substantial support to developing sustainable solutions for assisting post-disaster stakeholders.