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Measuring Tsunami preparedness in coastal Washington, United States
Citation
Johnston, D and Paton, D and Crawford, GL and Ronan, K and Houghton, B and Burgelt, P, Measuring Tsunami preparedness in coastal Washington, United States, Natural Hazards, 35, (1) pp. 173-184. ISSN 0921-030X (2005) [Refereed Article]
DOI: doi:10.1007/s11069-004-2419-8
Abstract
A survey of over 300 residents' and visitors' (non-residents) perceptions of tsunami hazards was carried out along the west coast of Washington State during August and September 2001. The study quantified respondents' preparedness to deal with tsunami hazards. Despite success in disseminating hazard information, levels of preparedness were recorded at low to moderate levels. This finding is discussed in regard to the way in which people interpret hazard information and its implications for the process of adjustment adoption or preparedness. These data are also used to define strategies for enhancing preparedness. Strategies involve maintaining and enhancing hazard knowledge and risk perception, promoting the development of preparatory intentions, and facilitating the conversion of these intentions into sustained preparedness. A second phase of work began in February 2003, consisting of a series of focus groups which examined beliefs regarding preparedness and warnings, and a school survey. Preliminary findings of this work are presented. © Springer 2005.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Research Division: | Psychology |
Research Group: | Social and personality psychology |
Research Field: | Social psychology |
Objective Division: | Indigenous |
Objective Group: | Pacific Peoples community services |
Objective Field: | Pacific Peoples community services not elsewhere classified |
UTAS Author: | Paton, D (Professor Douglas Paton) |
ID Code: | 32686 |
Year Published: | 2005 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 62 |
Deposited By: | Psychology |
Deposited On: | 2005-08-01 |
Last Modified: | 2011-11-22 |
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