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A Risk Based Approach of Assessing Cyclone Shelter Locational Needs in the Coastal Region of Bangladesh
Cyclones are a dangerous threat to the coastal population of Bangladesh. Historically, numerous cyclones have caused massive casualties. Despite progress in reducing death tolls, the number of cyclone shelters is still inadequate. The placement of cyclone shelters require re-evaluation in a scientific manner to maximize effectiveness. This study conducts a cyclone risk assessment and cyclone shelter need assessment of the coastal region at the upazila (sub-district) level, and proposes a framework for the equitable distribution of cyclone shelters. A modified methodology was developed, based on the HEVR (Hazard, Exposure, Vulnerability and Risk) model of risk analysis. Using a GIS platform, the spatial variation of risk was analysed. Locations in need of improved capacity were identified. An estimation was carried out to determine the number of additional shelters required in each upazila for it to have adequate capacity. A multi-stage implementation plan is proposed to ensure locations with the most urgent need receive priority. It was found that about half the coastal upazilas in Bangladesh require additional cyclone shelters, with an estimated 1800 shelters needed in total. It is hoped that the framework developed in this study can help the government select the most appropriate location for constructing future cyclone shelters.
A Risk Based Approach of Assessing Cyclone Shelter Locational Needs in the Coastal Region of Bangladesh
Cyclones are a dangerous threat to the coastal population of Bangladesh. Historically, numerous cyclones have caused massive casualties. Despite progress in reducing death tolls, the number of cyclone shelters is still inadequate. The placement of cyclone shelters require re-evaluation in a scientific manner to maximize effectiveness. This study conducts a cyclone risk assessment and cyclone shelter need assessment of the coastal region at the upazila (sub-district) level, and proposes a framework for the equitable distribution of cyclone shelters. A modified methodology was developed, based on the HEVR (Hazard, Exposure, Vulnerability and Risk) model of risk analysis. Using a GIS platform, the spatial variation of risk was analysed. Locations in need of improved capacity were identified. An estimation was carried out to determine the number of additional shelters required in each upazila for it to have adequate capacity. A multi-stage implementation plan is proposed to ensure locations with the most urgent need receive priority. It was found that about half the coastal upazilas in Bangladesh require additional cyclone shelters, with an estimated 1800 shelters needed in total. It is hoped that the framework developed in this study can help the government select the most appropriate location for constructing future cyclone shelters.
A Risk Based Approach of Assessing Cyclone Shelter Locational Needs in the Coastal Region of Bangladesh
Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Pal, Indrajit (editor) / Shaw, Rajib (editor) / Ichinose, Tomonori (editor) / Yonariza (editor) / Oda, Takashi (editor) / Islam, Md. Sirajul (author) / Islam, Arfaa Feezanul (author) / Bahar, Salemun (author) / Rahman, S. M. Akibur (author) / Sharif, Nahid Hasan (author)
2022-10-01
27 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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