The Measurement Survey on Evacuation Environment in Shelter and Future Issues

Abstract

This study measured the evacuation environment in the shelter and also conducted questionnaire surveys to find out the ways to improve the evacuation environment and future issues. The study results showed that the temperature, relative humidity, and carbon dioxide concentration in the shelter were in stable conditions. In addition, the participants demonstrated high satisfaction in terms of the evaluation of acceptance and satisfaction of thermal environment. This study suggested that the air environment of the evacuation center correlates with the hygiene of the evacuees. As for the thermal environment for evacuees, improvement of airflow and floor surface temperature was required.