Tag Archives: tarp shelters

Tarps No Longer Effective in Haiti; Proper Housing Needed

October 19, 2010 – 1:51 pm

Tarps have served as shelters in Haiti since the earthquake in January but better housing solutions are needed.

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Tarp Cities: Part 2

July 7, 2009 – 1:04 pm

Tarp cities have always existed, but since the economy, they have increased in size and presence. Instead of bulldozing or destroying the cities, should they continue to remain as shelter for the homeless?

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Tarp Shelters: Tent Cities Created from Tarps and Other Materials in the News

March 24, 2009 – 1:33 pm

Tarps have long been used as camping tarps, as medium and heavy duty poly tarps are waterproof and UV resistant.

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Tarps for Camping: How to Set Up a Tarp Shelter

March 7, 2009 – 2:54 pm

A camping tarp isn’t used as a tent but to protect a camp site, and camping tarps go over the tent and on the ground below.

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