All Under One Roof

SHELTER CHECKLIST

☐	All parts of the distribution process have been assessed for accessibility and safety and appropriateness of distributed items has been confirmed.
☐	All information, guidelines and technical documentation related to emergency shelter activities (including distribution and shelter construction) is in multiple accessible formats.
☐	Support has been provided for transportation of materials, tools or other household items (e.g., Cash grants, home delivery service, community support).
☐	Potential sites have been cleared and all rubble and debris removed.
☐	A catalogue of possible solutions and adaptations based on locally available materials and techniques has been developed and shared.
☐	Persons with disabilities have been engaged in any demonstration shelter building and additional building support has been provided to vulnerable groups.
☐	Shelters have been designed to improve natural ventilation to improve hygiene and thermal comfort.
☐	Shelters provide privacy for persons with disabilities, women and children, with additional materials available.
☐	Artificial lighting is provided to increase accessibility and safety.
☐	Where ramps are required, these have been constructed with a maximum slope of 1:10 and a non-slip surface provided.
☐	All openings in shelters are at least 90cm wide, with no barriers on the ground.
☐	Solid railings or handles have been provided as support structures for people to move around shelters and move up and down from beds, toilets or wheelchairs.

A downloadable copy of this checklist can be found here.