Temporary Solutions For Emergency Sheltering - Ramps
Problem: The sidewalk connecting parking to the shelter entrance is too steep to be accessible.
Suggestion: Check to see if there is another accessible route to the accessible entrance. Sometimes there is a less direct route that is accessible. During an evacuation it will be helpful to put up signs or to have volunteers stationed at the accessible parking spaces to direct people along this less direct, but nonetheless accessible, route.
Problem: The accessible route crosses a curb but no curb ramp is provided.
Suggestion: Install a portable ramp with a slope no steeper than 1:12 with edge protection. Store the portable ramp on site so it can be easily accessed in an emergency.
Problem: There are two steps where the sidewalk connects to the accessible entrance.
Suggestion: Install a portable ramp with a slope no steeper than 1:12 with edge protection and handrails on both sides of the ramp. Store the portable ramp and components on site so everything can be easily accessed in an emergency.
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