Use of cyclone shelters :
Cyclone, heavy downpour, flood and depression are becoming more and more common in Bangladesh. Although cyclone shelters have been established to accommodate people during such crises, people usually do not want to go to the cyclone shelters as they are situated far away from the coastal villages. Many do not want to leave their cattle and other resources unguarded at home. They spend some time assessing how dangerous the cyclone might be.
With the cost of one cyclone shelter, the government can construct multistoried buildings in the vicinity of coastal residents and villages. This would provide an emergency shelter that people can rush to in short notice while also keeping an eye on their properties. At other times, these shelters can be used as schools, mosques and for other social activities.
Cyclone, heavy downpour, flood and depression are becoming more and more common in Bangladesh. Although cyclone shelters have been established to accommodate people during such crises, people usually do not want to go to the cyclone shelters as they are situated far away from the coastal villages. Many do not want to leave their cattle and other resources unguarded at home. They spend some time assessing how dangerous the cyclone might be.
With the cost of one cyclone shelter, the government can construct multistoried buildings in the vicinity of coastal residents and villages. This would provide an emergency shelter that people can rush to in short notice while also keeping an eye on their properties. At other times, these shelters can be used as schools, mosques and for other social activities.
Shafkat Rahman
BIAM Model School and College
Dhaka
