Individual Flood Risk Adaptation in Germany: Exploring the Role of Different Types of Flooding
Lisa Dillenardt,
Annegret H. Thieken
Abstract:Abstract. Whether and how flood-affected people prepare for flooding is commonly assumed to depend on their perception of the risk, coping options, and responsibilities. Furthermore, the influence of different flood types, i.e., fluvial, flash, and urban pluvial floods, is unclear, but might be relevant for effective risk communication. Up to now, risk communication has mainly addressed fluvial flooding situations. We use survey data from more than 3000 households affected by different types of flooding in Ger… Show more
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