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Taking the heterogeneity of citizens into account: flood risk communication in coastal cities – a case study of Bremen |
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T. Martens, H. Garrelts, H. Grunenberg, H. Lange |
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Englisch
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1561-8633
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In: Natural Hazards and Earth System Science ; 9, no. 6 ; Nr. 9, no. 6 (2009-11-24), S.1931-1940 |
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250007061
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| Publikation (Nr.) |
 copernicus.org/nhess-9-1931-2009.pdf |
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| Zusammenfassung |
| The likely manifestations of climate change like flood hazards are prominent
topics in public communication. This can be shown by media analysis and
questionnaire data. However, in the case of flood risks an information gap
remains resulting in misinformed citizens who probably will not perform the
necessary protective actions when an emergency occurs. This paper examines
more closely a newly developed approach to flood risk communication that
takes the heterogeneity of citizens into account and aims to close this gap.
The heterogeneity is analysed on the meso level regarding differences in
residential situation as well as on the micro level with respect to risk
perception and protective actions. Using the city of Bremen as a case study,
empirical data from n=831 respondents were used to identify Action Types
representing different states of readiness for protective actions in view of
flood risks. These subpopulations can be provided with specific information
to meet their heterogeneous needs for risk communication. A prototype of a
computer-based information system is described that can produce and pass on
such tailored information. However, such an approach to risk communication
has to be complemented by meso level analysis which takes the social
diversity of subpopulations into account. Social vulnerability is the
crucial concept for understanding the distribution of resources and
capacities among different social groups. We therefore recommend putting
forums and organisations into place that can mediate between the state and
its citizens. |
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