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Table 1 Examples of the “Privacy” and “Location” global criteria with weights (wglobal: global weight, wlocal: local weight)

From: Multi-criteria decision model for the selection and location of temporary shelters in disaster management

Description

Weight (w)

wglobal

wlocal

Privacy

10.10%

 

of Families

 

6.60%

Indicator 1: the building should ensure privacy and dignity to the people affected, even if it needs adaptations of the internal space.

Yes

No

2.20%

Indicator 2: the temporary shelter must have spatial division designed to preserve family cohesion.

Yes

No

2.20%

Indicator 3: the temporary shelter must have a number of subdivisions (dormitories) compatible with the number of sheltered families.

Value

2.20%

Location

13.00%

 

Optimal distribution

 

6.20%

Indicator 1: maximum distance to be covered by the population at risk to the building (inform the position on the map).

Map

2.07%

Indicator 2: the selection of the facility should consider the maximum time of arrival of humanitarian aid supplies to the building.

Yes

No

2.07%

Indicator 3: the access routes for the population at risk should be pre-determined.

Yes

No

2.07%