Shelter erection is a temporary shelter built to protect oneself from inclement weather, wildlife, or other potential threats in an emergency. Here are some basic steps and considerations for shelter building:
Basic steps for shelter construction:
Choose a location: Choose a safe location, away from possible danger areas such as flood zones, landslide zones, high-voltage lines, etc.
Evaluate Resources: Evaluate available resources, including timber, twigs, leaves, and soil.
Design the structure: Design the structure of the shelter based on available resources and environmental conditions. A simple structure may include a roof and three walls, or just a sheltered roof.
Collect Materials: Collect the materials you need, such as branches, leaves, and dirt.
Build a structure: Use the collected materials to build a shelter. Methods such as **, weaving, or stacking can be used.
Reinforcement and closure: Ensure that the shelter is structurally sound and that the open sections are closed to protect the interior from wind and rain and wildlife.
Interior arrangement: Beds, storage space and possible cooking areas are set up inside the shelter.
Maintain ventilation: Make sure the shelter has adequate vents to keep air circulating and avoid the risk of suffocation.
Precautions for shelter construction:
Safety: Make sure the shelter is stable and able to withstand wind, rain and possible natural disasters.
Warmth: In cold environments, make sure the shelter has adequate warmth, such as using insulation, keeping it dry, etc.
Waterproofing: During the rainy season or in rainy areas, ensure that the evacuation is well waterproofed, such as using waterproof materials, designing drainage systems, etc.
Ventilation: Ensure that the shelter has adequate ventilation to prevent the build-up of moisture and harmful gases in the air.
Emergency Exits: Set up one or more emergency exits for shelters to allow for quick evacuation in hazardous situations.
Signals and signs: Set up signals or signs near your shelter so rescuers can spot you.
When building shelters, materials that can be naturally integrated into the environment should be used as much as possible to avoid unnecessary damage to the environment. At the same time, sustainability and ecological impacts should be taken into account to minimize disturbance to local ecosystems.