Table 1.
Evacuation Shelter Deficit in the Evacuation Zip-Zones of Texas.
| County | Total Population (est. 2017) | Vulnerable Population | Shelter Demand (0.25*Vul. Pop.) | Shelter Capacity | Absolute Shelter Space Deficit | Relative Shelter Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazoria | 362 457 | 214 086 | 53 522 | 6450 | 47 072a | 0.12 |
| Galveston | 335 036 | 9976 | 2494 | 4530 | 2036 | 1.82 |
| Harris | 4 652 980 | 787 229 | 196 807 | 35 303 | 161 504a | 0.18 |
| Matagorda | 36 840 | 8376 | 2094 | 518 | 1576a | 0.25 |
| Houston-Galveston MSA | 7 064 712 | 1 019 667 | 254 917 | 91 600 | 163 317a | 0.36 |
Abbreviation: MSA, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
adenotes evacuation shelter space deficit.