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(6) Take preventive measures for mosquito such as spray, mosquito nets,
mosquito repellent coils etc.
(7) Elderly and the disabled persons should be accommodated preferably on the
ground floors in case it is multistoried building.
(8) Make sure that women have privacy and security in the building.
(9) Accessibility
b. Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Buildings
(1) Advantages
(a) Public buildings are easily available and have more space.
(b) Services such as water and sanitation are readily available though they
may be inadequate if the number of people exceeds capacity.
(c) Easy management.
(d) Accessible.
(e) Play ground for children particularly when they are accommodated in
some public buildings such as schools, parks/ open spaces etc
(2) Disadvantages. If the public building is not designed and facilitated to use as
shelter for communities in case of disasters, following disadvantages could be
experienced:-
(a) Lack of privacy and increased security risk.
(b) Inadequate Water/sanitation services for holding large number of
affectees.
(c) Unhygienic conditions because of over crowding.
(d) High risk of spreading diseases due to unhygienic conditions.
c. Standards for Public Buildings. Buildings used to accommodate victims during
relief should provide the following:-
(1) Minimum floor area of 3.5 square meters per person.
(2) Minimum air space of 10 square meters per person.
(3) Minimum air circulation of 30 cubic meters per person per hour.
(4) Separate washing blocks for men and women.
(5) Washing facilities:-
(a) One hand basin /10 persons or
(b) One wash bench of 4-5 meters/100 persons.
(c) One shower head/50 persons in temperate climates.
(d) One shower head /30 persons in hot climate.
(e) Toilet accommodation in building housing displaced persons, should
meet appended requirements:
i. One seat/25 women