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Posted on: 19 October 2020

Portable disaster relief shelters are handy to have when responding to emergency situations across the globe. If you're in charge of supplying these shelters to areas, this protocol will help you have a stress-free selection process. 

Assess Drop-Off Location

You will want an idea of the environment that these shelters will be exposed to before ordering. Before you submit your order, get an idea of the layout and weather where these shelters need to be shipped. If you're at the drop-off location already, then making these assessments will be easy. If you're not, then someone will need to send you pictures so that you can make the proper analysis. It is important to find out if the shelters will be exposed to rain, wind, or how hot or cold it might be during the day and night. You will need to address all these factors with the shelter you choose. These site inspections will prove vital in ordering compatible relief shelters that are appropriate for the environment where they will be set up.

Figure Out What Sizes Can Work

Consider what size will be best when ordering these shelters. You need to provide relief to those who have been hit by the disaster. Think about how many people these disaster relief shelters need to support to determine the size and number of shelters you will need. This will depend on the scope of your emergency response operations. If you are part of a large response team, you should have an approximate idea of how many will be using these shelters. If you're new to these emergency relief situations, just gather as many details as you can to make a fairly accurate estimation. 

Select a Type

Today, you'll find many different portable shelter types used in different disaster relief efforts. For example, some shelters are made out of shipping containers. These often work well because of their extremely durable nature, but they can be costly. Tent shelters are much more affordable, and most are made out of durable materials like polyethylene and have insulated panels, which create a comfortable space inside for those that may be hot or cold. 

When responding to a disaster, you need to provide portable disaster relief shelters to help protect people. If you make the proper assessments, you'll find shelters that are catered perfectly to the areas and people they're being shipped to. For more information about ordering a portable disaster relief shelter, contact a local provider, like ISO Shelter.