Issues Related to Temporary Shelter for Stranded Persons in High-Rise Complexes

A Case of the Shibuya Station Central Area

Abstract

This study aims to organize the issues related to temporary shelters in high-rise complex buildings in the Shibuya Station central area. The issues were categorized into the following 13 factors: (1) policy immediately after the disaster, (2) allocation of initial responders, (3) safety of evacuation routes, (4) installation of toilet, (5) indoor environment, (6) management of occupants, (7) safety related to climate conditions, (8) securing response personnel, (9) securing available space, (10) operation of stockpiled supplies, (11) toilet capacity, (12) waste disposal, and (13) management in case of staff shortages. The findings of this study highlight the difficulties in implementing countermeasures for temporary shelters specific to high-rise complex buildings. To promote effective countermeasures, in addition to evaluation and incentives, it is necessary to establish mechanisms that lower the barriers to implementation.