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Risk perception – issues for flood management in Europe

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Bradford, R. A. 
O'Sullivan, J. J. 
van der Craats, I. M. 
Krywkow, J. 
Rotko, P. 
Aaltonen, J. 
Bonaiuto, M. 
De Dominicis, S. 
Waylen, K. 
Schelfaut, K. 
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http://hdl.handle.net/10197/4040
Date Issued
2012
Date Available
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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.
Type of Material
Journal Article
Publisher
European Geosciences Union
Journal
Natural Hazards and Earth System Science
Volume
12
Issue
7
Start Page
2299
End Page
2309
Copyright (Published Version)
2012 The Authors
Keywords
  • Flood risk

  • Flood management

  • Public perception

DOI
10.5194/nhess-12-2299-2012
Language
English
Status of Item
Peer reviewed
ISSN
1684-9981
This item is made available under a Creative Commons License
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