A national/regional shelter coordination mechanism has been established and has active members in the camp.
Baseline data are available on the affected population and hazards.
Shelter and settlement options, risks and vulnerabilities have been identified.
A shelter contingency plan has been designed to inform the response.
Initial assessment information has been identified and analysed.
A shelter/non-food items inter-agency assessment has been planned or conducted.
Other feasible settlement options such as rental have been considered.
A coordinated and realistic site plan is in place before building begins.
There is a water and sanitation plan for the camp, including water supply, site drainage, hygiene promotion and solid waste disposal.
Site selection has taken place to ensure that the camp is located away from insecurity and safety threats such as conflict areas or landslides.
The impact of displaced populations’ presence on host communities has been assessed.
The material, financial and human resources of the affected populations to meet some or all of their urgent shelter needs have been identified.
Demographics
The number of people comprising a typical household, disaggregated by gender and age, is known.
The number of people, disaggregated by gender and age, who do not form typical households, such as unaccompanied children or particular minority groups with household sizes, is known.
The number of households in the camp who lack adequate shelter has been identified.
The number of households that can be assisted to return the site to their original homes or to find shelter with host families has been identified.
Risk and Vulnerability
The issue of family and individual privacy has been taken into account.
Programmes have been planned enabling people to live in dignity and to provide care and protection to their families.
There is no immediate risk to life due to inadequate shelter, clothing and bedding.
Particular risks for vulnerable individuals, including women, children, unaccompanied minors, persons with disabilities or those with chronic illnesses, due to the lack of adequate shelter have been identified.
The potential risks for conflict or discrimination among or between groups within the affected population have been identified.
Monitoring is in place to find out if the occupants are affected by violence or subjected to harassment, when accessing camp shelter assistance.
Potential risks to lives, health and security through inadequate shelter have been assessed.
The effect of general living arrangements and the social organisation of the displaced population on the protection and care of vulnerable persons have been taken into account.
The potential risks for conflict or discrimination among or between groups within the affected population have been identified.
Vulnerable persons and those with specific needs are being supported to construct or upgrade their shelters, and to transport their shelter materials from distribution sites.
Measures have been implemented to monitor and to improve the living conditions of those with specific needs and their carers or families.
Contingency
There is a plan in place and sufficient materials to deal with new population influxes and other scenarios.
Discussions have taken place on more durable shelter plans between camp management, national authorities and residents.
Management
There is an active shelter organisation in the camp which has sufficient resources, skills and capacities to support shelter needs.
Skilled individuals, local or international, are available to be hired to support shelter programmes.
Sufficient and skilled staff are monitoring construction projects.
There is a functioning Shelter Committee which has a clearly defined role and representative of women, men, minorities and persons with specific needs.
Household Activities
Household and livelihoods-support activities typically taking place in and around the shelters of the affected population are known, and issues around sufficient space have been addressed.
The different needs and activities of women and men, children and persons with specific needs have been taken into consideration.
Host Community and Environmental Impact
Issues of concern for the host community are known and are being addressed.
The environmental impact of shelter, fuel, sanitation and waste disposal has been assessed and planned for.
Thought has been given as to whether shelters and shelter infrastructure can be used by the host community when the camp is closed.
Local environmental concerns regarding the local sourcing of construction materials and fuel have been identified.
Other Considerations
The shelter provision in the camp is in line with local practices and norms.
Household and livelihoods-support activities typically taking place in and around the shelters of the affected population are known, and considerations of space provision are being addressed.
Livelihood support opportunities are being considered through the sourcing of materials and the construction of shelter and settlement solutions.
If communal buildings, particularly schools, are being used for shelter by displaced populations, a process and timeline for their restoration to normal use has been identified.
Maintenance
Issues or improvements that have the highest net worth to inhabitants have been assessed.
People are being supported to maintain their shelters through the most appropriate means.
The Camp Management Agency is advocating for solutions in the event of any administrative reasons why people cannot upgrade their shelters.
There is physical space available to upgrade or expand shelters.
Camp residents have access to tools and materials to upgrade their shelters.
The impact of upgrades on local natural resources has been accounted for.
Physical and technical support is being provided, as appropriate, to help camp occupants maintain their shelters.
