The purpose of the study was to develop a method for assessing the suitability of earthquake shelters based on a building exposure model. Previous literature suggests that the elderly are a vulnerable group during disasters. Therefore, when planning shelters, it is necessary to consider the needs of the elderly, including the distance they have to walk from their houses to the shelter, the capacity of the shelter, and the availability of appropriate supplies and food. This research initially constructed a building exposure model to estimate the indoor population of each building based on the floor area size and the data of mobile data traffic. Under the chosen earthquake scenario, this study used the structural vulnerability curves to analyze the extent of structural damage to each building and road. The study then employed road network analysis using Geographic Information System (GIS) to consider road blockages and to simulate the availability and accessibility of all shelters based on the shortest path. The Wanhua district of Taipei was selected as a demonstration area to showcase the assessment method, which can be applied to other districts as well. This method can assist local governments in earthquake disaster preparedness and response planning.