Abstract:

The terms 'sheltering' and 'housing' are used in a variety of unclear and inconsistent ways in the disaster literature.  Proposes a differentiation among emergency sheltering, temporary sheltering, temporary housing and permanent housing.  Indicates how they are paid differential attention in American disaster planning and gives specific observations about the four patterns, noting especially how they differ from one another.  Suggests there will be a future increase in problems in all the patterns, and that it is not yet fully established to what extent these patterns are applicable in all types of societies.

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