Temporary shelters in disasters: the experience of São José do Rio Preto, Brazil

ABSTRACT Experience report on the planning of temporary shelters assembled after São José do Rio Preto’s disaster on January 11, 2017. This study aimed to analyze the planning of a shelter from assistance principles, using documents from the National Protection and Civil Defense Department. Shelter Boxes were chosen for sheltering, with living areas. The support infrastructure has been satisfactory, with waste collection, and water and food supply. Health care professionals were available. Recovery actions are complex and must be articulated and directed to the interest of the population, with high adaptive capacity to the necessary changes.