It was conservatively estimated that Hurricane Ida caused around 18 billion dollars in property damage, but the total damage could be as high as 50 billion. This storm left many without shelter and the loss of many important documents and possessions.
One of the major hurricanes to hit Louisiana’s coast was Hurricane Ida in August of 2021. The results show that most coastal residents expect future hazards to be worse, and several factors such as perceived damages, risk tolerance, wealth exposure, flood zone, flood zone awareness, and attitudes towards community risk management initiatives are associated with flood insurance purchase. In a recent survey, Landry & Turner (2020) explored potential factors that affect risk perception and protective behaviors in coastal Georgia, an area with historically lower risk of natural hazards but recently affected by two major storms. The findings suggest a good deal of consistency between expert risk assessment and homeowner perceptions, which have implications for land use and hazards planning. The study examined the influence of location and other factors, such as previous hurricane experience, socio-economic and demographic characteristics, and knowledge of hurricanes, on shaping homeowner perceptions. Data used was from a statewide survey of single-family homeowners in Florida to map and spatially analyze risk perceptions throughout the state. (2005), the importance of consistency between expert risk analysis and lay perceptions of hurricane risk, as it influences policy decision-making, compliance, and legitimization was highlighted. The study suggests that prevention efforts in Georgia should focus on closing the gap between maintaining preparedness levels and internalizing preparedness recommendations. Motivations for preparedness included protecting family members and personal experience with emergency situations. Participants defined household emergency preparedness as being able to survive with basic supplies for 48 hours or longer.
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The study found that while participants had sufficient knowledge of how to prepare for emergency situations, many did not feel fully prepared. (2007) aimed to understand homeowners’ perceptions and experiences regarding household emergency situations and their preparedness practices. Consequently, there is a widespread lack of household preparedness across the United States, as noted by the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction for the Red Cross (Falkiner, 2003). (2012) support this argument and claim that many people have an overinflated belief in their ability to cope with emergencies, leading them to rely primarily on emergency relief services for support after a disaster. Kapucu (2008) asserts that despite being aware of the need to prepare for disasters, most people do not actually take any steps to prepare. This increase in temperature is causing hurricanes to gain more momentum and causes dire impacts on coastal communities (Mendelsohn et al., 2011). Impacts from climate change have been causing more severe storms due to rising temperatures in the ocean (Awolesi et al., 2019). Louisiana is subject to several types of severe weather, and one of the more alarming types consists of hurricanes that frequent June through November every year. Important documents and possessions during a disaster news outlets to switch theirįocus from normal survival tips to discussions on the importance of protecting documentsĪnd possessions government and non-profit agencies to work together to share tipsĪnd information through social media and other forms of handouts. Programs to be put in place to spread awareness of the importance of protecting To be especially concerned with preparedness for vulnerable populations outreach Emphases were also made on the need for: leaders of large institutions To residents to talk more about ways they can protect their own documentsĪnd possessions. Participants also expressedĪ strong need for more information to be delivered Of answers, but most participants expressed a strong need to have their importantĭocuments and possessions protected and gave different strategies for how this wasĬarried out, such as digitizing or protective storage. (LSU) by conducting a focus group and in-depth interviews. We collected the data throughout the fall semester of 2022 at Louisiana State University Photographs, social security cards, birth certificates, and insurance paperwork. These documents and possessions include but are not limited to Specifically on how homeowners in Louisiana would protect their important documentsĪnd possessions. Perceptions and practices in preparing for hurricanes contribute to academic researchĪnd student learning, while guiding the development of future projects. Of this qualitative study is to explore and gain an understanding of Louisiana homeowners’
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