Facing the Unexpected: Disaster Preparedness and Response in the United States

Tierney, Kathleen J.

doi:10.1108/dpm.2002.11.3.222.1

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“…Literature surrounding recovery post-disaster has historically emphasised the value of returning to how things were through the re-establishment of disrupted occupations and routines (Tierney, Lindell, & Perry, 2002). This study, however, identified some of the complexities within this process, highlighting that for occupational recovery to occur, individuals need to reorganise their understanding of themselves as occupational beings within a changed context as the "new normal".…”

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confidence: 93%

Occupational disruption and natural disaster: Finding a ‘new normal’ in a changed context

Sima

Thomas

Lowrie

2017

Journal of Occupational Science

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Abstract:Individuals affected by natural disasters can undergo critical life changes throughout the recovery process. With a forecast increase in frequency and impact of natural disasters it is important to consider the occupational recovery process that individuals experience postdisaster. This qualitative descriptive study explored the experience of occupational disruption and occupational recovery of individuals two years after Cyclone Yasi struck a small, regional town in Northern Queensland, Australia. Nine semi-structured interviews from long-term residents of the town affected by Cyclone Yasi were conducted two years after the event. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim and independently coded using thematic analysis by three researchers. Five interrelated themes were identified through this research. These included: 'Recovery occupations'; 'Interruption to leisure and productive occupations'; 'Reconstruction: a second disaster'; 'Occupational liminality' and 'A new normal'. These themes point to a phased process of occupational recovery through which disaster survivors encounter numerous personal and contextual barriers, encumbering their return to re-engagement in meaningful occupational routines. The findings from this research offer insights into the support needs of both individuals and communities as they endeavour to overcome challenges associated with the recovery process.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 93%

Occupational disruption and natural disaster: Finding a ‘new normal’ in a changed context

Sima

Thomas

Lowrie

2017

Journal of Occupational Science

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“…Ecosystems are resilient, capable of “[absorbing] recurrent disturbances such as hurricanes or floods so as to retain essential structures, processes, and feedbacks” (Adger et al 2005:1036). This classic sociological paradigm of disasters presumes a return to equilibrium in disaster-hit communities (Tierney et al 2001). …”

Section: Vulnerability and Resiliencementioning

confidence: 99%

Trapped in Place? Segmented Resilience to Hurricanes in the Gulf Coast, 1970–2005

Logan

Issar

2016

Demography

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Hurricanes pose a continuing hazard to populations in coastal regions. This study estimates the impact of hurricanes on population change in the years 1970–2005 in the U.S. Gulf Coast region. Geophysical models are used to construct a unique data set that simulates the spatial extent and intensity of wind damage and storm surge from the 32 hurricanes that struck the region in this period. Multivariate spatial time-series models are used to estimate the impacts of hurricanes on population change. Population growth is found to be reduced significantly for up to three successive years after counties experience wind damage, particularly at higher levels of damage. Storm surge is associated with reduced population growth in the year after the hurricane. Model extensions show that change in the white and young adult population is more immediately and strongly affected than is change for blacks and elderly residents. Negative effects on population are stronger in counties with lower poverty rates. The differentiated impact of hurricanes on different population groups is interpreted as segmented withdrawal—a form of segmented resilience in which advantaged population groups are more likely to move out of or avoid moving into harm’s way while socially vulnerable groups have fewer choices.

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“…Family ties in the area of residence constitute strong social networks and are likely to reduce flexibility regarding migration responses (Groen and Polivka 2008). The experience of a wildfire event, however, “bring(s) people together” and encourages the formation of long lasting social bonds among affected communities (Barton 1969, Carroll et al 2011, Tierney 2001). In contrast, the complex composition of fire-prone communities (Brenkert-Smith 2010) may complicate social network development, and indeed, wildfire events have been found to generate social conflict at the local level (Carroll et al 2006, 2011).…”

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Wildfire-Migration Dynamics: Lessons from Colorado's Fourmile Canyon Fire

Nawrotzki

Brenkert–Smith

Hunter

et al. 2013

Society & Natural Resources

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The number of people living in wildfire prone wildland-urban interface (WUI) communities is on the rise. Yet, no prior study has investigated wildfire-induced residential relocation from WUI areas after a major fire event. To provide insight into the association between socio-demographic and socio-psychological characteristics and wildfire related intention to move, we use data from a survey of WUI residents in Boulder and Larimer Counties, Colorado. The data were collected two months after the devastating Fourmile Canyon fire destroyed 169 homes and burned over 6,000 acres of public and private land. Although working with a small migrant sample, logistic regression models demonstrate that survey respondents intending to move in relation to wildfire incidence do not differ socio-demographically from their non-migrant counterparts. They do, however, show significantly higher levels of risk perception. Investigating destination choices shows a preference for short distance moves.

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Facing the Unexpected: Disaster Preparedness and Response in the United States

Cited by 243 publications

References 245 publications

Occupational disruption and natural disaster: Finding a ‘new normal’ in a changed context

Occupational disruption and natural disaster: Finding a ‘new normal’ in a changed context

Trapped in Place? Segmented Resilience to Hurricanes in the Gulf Coast, 1970–2005

Wildfire-Migration Dynamics: Lessons from Colorado's Fourmile Canyon Fire

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