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Evolution in the

Evolution in the. ShelterBox Solution. Since 2000…. Developments in what’s in a ShelterBox Developments in individual items in the ShelterBox Improvements in the ShelterBox Disaster Relief tent . What’s in the Box?. Deliver the best possible aid package. Developments in kit.

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  1. Evolutionin the ShelterBox Solution

  2. Since 2000… • Developments in what’s in a ShelterBox • Developments in individual items in the ShelterBox • Improvements in the ShelterBoxDisaster Relief tent.

  3. What’s in the Box? • Deliver the best possible aid package

  4. Developments in kit Solar Lights Thermal layer Midi Tent

  5. Thermal layer Aluminium sheet added between the inner and outer tent layers for extra insulation

  6. First used in Turkey, Oct’ 2011 • Earthquakes • Vanprovince • Extreme low temperatures -20°C • Snowfall 1m daily

  7. Good feedback ‘We loved the tent because it was so warm. We know our mountaineering equipment and the third layer is key to the insulation.’

  8. Nokero solar light bulbs First used in Turkey when millions of people lost power following the quakes

  9. Midi tent • Smaller, more compact • Easier to pack up and relocate e.g. floods • Single sheet • Bug proof • Good ventilation • 15.5kg: half weight of standard

  10. First used in Thailand Floods October 2011 Quick & effective solution: fast distribution and easy to move

  11. Improvements in the Disaster Relief Tent Original solution Current solution

  12. Conditions… anything • Coldto -20°C • Heat to +50°C • Tropical rain • Wind to +100kph • Hard rocks and rubble • Soft, sandy and marshy ground • Snow and ice

  13. Size and needs • House an extended family • Sleeping areas and privacy • Sufficient living area • Shade from heat • External shelter in wet climates • 2 doors for safety & less congestion at 1 door • Ventilation

  14. Original Solution An innovative mix of tunnel, dome and geodesic tents

  15. Positives • Easy to erect • Stable • Lots of internal space • Potential for adding canopies • 2 doors • Easy to add ventilation

  16. Latest Solution Similar design but pitches flysheet first

  17. Positives • Easier to erect • Greater air gap between inner and flysheet for insulation from heat & cold • Reflective lining to flysheet • Can add thermal layer • Increased ventilation • More durable and robust

  18. Latest changes • Water and foliage collected in the lower part of the vent • This provided the potential for water to ingress into the tent providing a breeding ground for insects. • Vents now have a roof cover to allow water to drip over the lower part of the vent.

  19. Other considerations Taped seams – seals the holes made by the sewing needles to make tent waterproof

  20. Other considerations Snow skirt – If the tent is pitched on snow or soft ground where pegs will not hold in place, or in very hard ground, then snow or other heavy items can be placed on the skirt to keep the tent in place.

  21. Other considerations Pegging – Pegs need to be placed correctly at 45° to the vertical Tensioning the poles to the flysheet – The poles must be tensioned into the inner for the tent to be stable

  22. How long will the tent last? • At least 12 months in average conditions but this does depend on various factors. • Daily tent, pegging, guyline placement checking increase tent life

  23. Testing tents • Feedback from SRTs • Own experiences • Laboratory testing • Monitoring & evaluation programmes to hear from beneficiaries

  24. Tests http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiQ-UOmYGyw

  25. The ShelterBox disaster relief tent 6 months to manufacture

  26. Our vision is a world in which all people displaced by disasters and humanitarian crises are rapidly provided with emergency shelter and vital aid, which will help rebuild their communities and lives www.shelterbox.org/donate

  27. ShelterBox is a charity independent of Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation. ShelterBoxis a registeredCharity no. 1096479. Company no. 4612652. President: HRH The Duchess of Cornwall

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