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Sunday, October 17, 2010

world health organization [WHO] guide to emergency shelters

some recommendations for floor area and facilities, etc., in a temporary relief shelter:
http://www.k4health.org/toolkits/haiti_relief/shelter-and-emergency-settlements

highlights include:

* Beds or mats should be separated by a minimum distance of 0.75 metres.

* People sleeping on beds or mats should have a minimum of 3.5m2 of floor area or 10m3 of air space. In rooms with high ceilings, double bunk beds may be used.

* One wash basin should be provided for every 10 people.

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