Perception of the risk of flooding: the case of the 1995 flood in Norway

Krasovskaia, Irina; Gottschalk, Lars; Sælthun, Nils Roar; Berg, Hallvard

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“…Risk perception can have an important influence on whether individuals decide to evacuate during a flood emergency (Burnside et al, 2007;Smith and Tobin, 1979;Krasovskaia et al, 2001). Of the sample analysed in this study, 17 % of 393 respondents who had experienced flooding in Belgium, Ireland and Scotland, evacuated their premises during the most recent floods.…”

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Risk perception – issues for flood management in Europe

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Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci.

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Abstract. Public perception of flood risk and flood risk information is often overlooked when developing flood risk management plans. As scientists and the public at large perceive risk in very different ways, flood risk management strategies are known to have failed in the past due to this disconnect between authorities and the public. This paper uses a novel approach in exploring the role of public perception in developing flood risk communication strategies in Europe. Results are presented of extensive quantitative research of 1375 questionnaire responses from thirteen communities at risk across six European countries. The research forms part of two research projects funded under the 2nd ERA-Net CRUE Funding Initiative: URFlood and FREEMAN. Risk perception is conceptualised as a pillar of social resilience, representing an innovative approach to the issue. From this process recommendations are identified for improving flood risk management plans through public participation.

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Section: Risk Perception and Evacuation Plansmentioning

confidence: 99%

Risk perception – issues for flood management in Europe

Bradford

O’Sullivan

Craats

et al. 2012

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci.

288

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“…Spence et al (2011), for example, find that those who have experienced flooding express more concern over climate change and that this translates into a 1 There is some evidence for risk denial when facing natural hazards. Research on flood-prone areas, for example, has shown that people living in flood-prone areas, and even those who have experienced flooding, sometimes downplay and underestimate the risk of personally experiencing damaging floods in the future (see, e.g., Harvatt et al 2010 andKrasovskaia et al 2001).…”

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Climate change, natural hazards, and risk perception: the role of proximity and personal experience

2014

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Understanding public risk perception related to possible consequences of climate change is of paramount importance. Not only does risk perception have an important role in shaping climate policy, it is also central in generating support for initiatives for adaptation and mitigation. In order to influence public knowledge and opinion, there is a need to know more about why people have diverging attitudes and perceptions related to climate change and its possible consequences. By using representative survey data for Norway and multivariate analysis, the authors of this article show that differences in attitudes and perceptions are partially explained by factors such as gender, educational background, and people's political preferences. However, an important factor

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“…Monetary flood damage can be reduced by around 80% in urban areas prone to flood by residents exhibiting self-protective behaviour (Grothmann and Reusswig 2006). A study of flood risk in Glomma, Norway found less than half the participants would immediately obey an order to evacuate, and a third would wait and see (Krasovskaia et al 2001). Decision-makers were found to have a poor understanding of the cost and effectiveness of measures to prevent floods.…”

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Resilience, vulnerability and adaptive capacity of an inland rural town prone to flooding: a climate change adaptation case study of Charleville, Queensland, Australia

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Australia is currently experiencing climate change effects in the form of higher temperatures and more frequent extreme events, such as floods. Floods are its costliest form of natural disaster accounting for losses estimated at over $300 million per annum.This article presents an historical case study of climate adaptation of an Australian town that is subject to frequent flooding. Charleville is a small, inland rural town in Queensland situated on an extensive flood plain, with no significant elevated areas available for relocation. The study aimed to gain an understanding of the vulnerability, resilience and adaptive capacity of this community by studying the 2008 flood event. Structured questionnaires were administered in personal interviews in February 2010 to householders and businesses affected by the 2008 flood, and to institutional personnel servicing the region (n=91). Data were analysed using appropriate quantitative and qualitative techniques.Charleville was found to be staunchly resilient, with high levels of organisation and cooperation, and well-developed and functioning social and institutional networks. The community is committed to remaining in the town despite the prospect of continued future flooding. Its main vulnerabilities included low levels of insurance cover (32% residents, 43% businesses had cover) and limited monitoring data to warn of impending flooding.Detailed flood modelling and additional river height gauging stations are needed to enable more targeted evacuations. Further mitigation works (eg., investigate desilting Bradley's Gully and carry out an engineering assessment) and more affordable insurance products are needed. Regular information on how residents can prepare for floods and the roles different organisations play are suggested. A key finding was that residents believe they have a personal responsibility for preparation and personal mitigation activities, and these activities contribute substantially to Charleville's ability to respond to and cope with flood events. More research into the psychological impacts of floods is recommended. Charleville is a valuable representation of climate change adaptation and how communities facing natural disasters should organise and operate.

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Perception of the risk of flooding: the case of the 1995 flood in Norway

Cited by 42 publications

References 3 publications

Risk perception – issues for flood management in Europe

Risk perception – issues for flood management in Europe

Climate change, natural hazards, and risk perception: the role of proximity and personal experience

Resilience, vulnerability and adaptive capacity of an inland rural town prone to flooding: a climate change adaptation case study of Charleville, Queensland, Australia

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