In response to the recent earthquake in Haiti, thousands of tarps have made there way to relief organizations and are being used for temporary shelters. The usage of tarp covers for the recovery efforts has changed over time. Initially, the tarps were being used as tent like coverage and distributed to thousands of individuals across Haiti. However, as the 2010 hurricane season approaches more structurally sound living environments are needed to help withstand severe weather and protect inhabitants. Many temporary structures have already been built and still thousands more are in development at this time. These temporary structures are being called transitional housing projects as they closely resemble residential housing communities.
The use of tarps has evolved from that of a simple tarp tent to now acting as secure weather barrier for transitional housing units. The tarpaulin walls will not only provide a waterproof environment but will protect residents from the harmful effects of UV. The transitional housing units are also built on an elevated platform, which sits upon stone rubble to further protect residents from problems associated with flooding. For more information on transitional housing in Haiti and how tarps are being used in these efforts please click and read the following article Transitional housing slowly getting built in Haiti.
The use of tarps has evolved from that of a simple tarp tent to now acting as secure weather barrier for transitional housing units. The tarpaulin walls will not only provide a waterproof environment but will protect residents from the harmful effects of UV. The transitional housing units are also built on an elevated platform, which sits upon stone rubble to further protect residents from problems associated with flooding. For more information on transitional housing in Haiti and how tarps are being used in these efforts please click and read the following article Transitional housing slowly getting built in Haiti.
