How can planners ensure that all residents have equitable access to disaster shelters within a critical 15-minute evacuation window? This session examines recent nationwide research on 85 South Korean cities that measured the "evacuation possibility rate" - the share of residential buildings located within walking range of a shelter. The study found a median rate of just 51.5 percent, with sharp disparities between capital and non-capital regions: Seoul reached 98.2 percent while Gimje recorded only 15.1 percent.
Learn how shelter density, urbanized land percentage, and local financial independence positively influence evacuation possibilities, while higher proportions of vulnerable groups such as older adults and persons with disabilities reduce them. Practical methods introduced in this presentation include using network analysis to map shelter service areas, applying socio-economic indicators to identify priority gaps, and developing policies that improve both efficiency and equity in shelter distribution.
By grounding planning decisions in evidence, this presentation empowers you to address spatial disparities, prioritize investments where shelters are lacking, and ensure inclusive evacuation strategies that strengthen resilience for vulnerable populations and communities at large. Closed Captioning
Learning Objectives:
Analyze disparities between capital and non-capital regions to identify priority areas for additional disaster shelters.
Incorporate socio-economic indicators such as shelter density, urbanized land percentage, and financial independence into evacuation planning.
Design shelter-distribution strategies that balance efficiency with equity, ensuring improved access for vulnerable populations.
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