Hazard risk and response Flashcards
risk -
the probability of a hazard event occurring and creating loss of lives and or livelihood
vulnerability -
risk of hazard combined with an inability to cope
capacity to cope -
the degree to which a population or environment can cope with the stress of a hazard event
what is the disaster risk equation?
capacity to cope
why do people remain in areas exposed to hazard risks?
changing risk
lack of alternative
cost-benefit analysis
risk perception
why do people remain in areas exposed to hazard risks - changing risk example
changes in climates as a result of global warming
Caribbean Coast needs adaptations for the rise in sea levels
why do people remain in areas exposed to hazard risks - lack of alternative example
Housing along polluted rivers in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
why do people remain in areas exposed to hazard risks - cost-benefit analysis example
more fertile soil around Mt Enda, creating higher economic output…..when not erupting
why do people remain in areas exposed to hazard risks - risk perception example
Phi Phi in Cambodia repopulated after the boxing day tsunami as it was a ‘once in a lifetime event’
what influences the perception of hazards?
level of education
employment status
religion/cultural background
family/marital status
experience
personality
socio-economic status
How does level of education change a persons perception of hazards?
increased education = increased perception of risks as now more aware of impacts as well as how to respond
How does employment status change a persons perception of hazards?
fire, police and NHS would have to stay as they are tied to the area
remote worker may have a lower perception of risk as they can relocate easily
How does religion/cultural background change a persons perception of hazards?
fate and ideology of ‘if it kills me it was meant to happen’
How does family/marital status change a persons perception of hazards?
elderly relatives and pets vs a young couple for logistics of an evacuation
-> more dependents = a higher perception of risk
How does past experience change a persons perception of hazards?
high reoccurrence of a hazard or its warning may create evacuation exhaustion
if hazard has never occurred then perception of risk will be lower
