How to Use Emergency Mobile Toilets

The use of emergency mobile toilets should be combined with the emergency procedures in disaster scenarios, and the specific operation steps are as follows:

I. Disaster Trigger and Venue Activation

When the government issues a disaster warning (such as earthquakes, floods, typhoons, etc.) or an emergency has already occurred, the emergency mechanism of the shelter is automatically activated. At this time, emergency mobile toilets, as key infrastructure, enter a standby state. However, they should not be activated without authorization during non-disaster periods. Related facilities are sealed and managed to avoid resource waste or facility damage.

II. Steps for Residents to Use

1. Locate the Indicated Area
   Follow the "Emergency Toilet" signs set up within the shelter to go to the designated area (usually a lawn shelter). The signs will clearly mark the temporary location of the mobile toilets to prevent confusion and entry into other functional areas.

2. Activate Emergency Facilities
   Professional staff will open the storage room, take out the pre-stored mobile toilet units, and connect them to the underground sewage system. This step requires ensuring that the sewage pipes are connected to the municipal or temporary treatment system to prevent environmental pollution. Mobile toilets are usually equipped with temporary partitions, disinfection equipment (such as spray devices), and sewage pipes, with an overall structure similar to that of conventional mobile toilets.

3. Use as Needed
   After entering the mobile toilet, residents use it in the same way as an ordinary mobile toilet:

   • Toileting Process: Close the partition door, and after excretion, use the built-in flushing device (if it is a water-flush type) or manually clean it (if it is a dry-type collection toilet).
   • Disinfection Treatment: Some toilets are equipped with disinfectant or ultraviolet lamps. After use, the partitions, handles, and other contact parts should be disinfected to reduce the risk of cross-infection.
   • Conservation of Hygiene Products: The supplies such as toilet paper and disinfectant wipes provided in the mobile toilets are limited. Waste should be avoided, and priority should be given to meeting the needs of special groups such as the elderly and children.

III. Key Precautions

1. Follow On-site Instructions
   During a disaster, there may be overcrowding and power outages in the shelter. It is necessary to follow the instructions of the staff first, use the toilets in an orderly queue, and avoid pushing or damaging the facilities.

2. Management of Limited Resources
   The number of mobile toilets is configured according to the size of the shelter, usually with one unit set up for every 50-100 people. If the queuing time is long, temporary use of simple bedpans or designated areas can be made, and wait for the staff to coordinate.

3. Prohibition During Non-disaster Periods
   It is strictly prohibited to dig up the lawn or activate the storage room without authorization during normal times. Violators may face legal liability. Facility maintenance is carried out by dedicated personnel, who regularly check the sealing and sewage functions to ensure availability during disasters.

Summary: The use of emergency mobile toilets should be triggered by disaster warnings and completed through the three steps of "location - activation - use". During the process, it is necessary to strictly abide by the on-site order and resource management rules to ensure the efficient operation of the shelter.