Journal
NATURAL HAZARDS AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
Volume 12, Issue 7, Pages 2299-2309Publisher
COPERNICUS GESELLSCHAFT MBH
DOI: 10.5194/nhess-12-2299-2012
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- Flanders Hydraulics Research
- Finnish Government
- Bundesministerium fur Bildung und Forschung (BMBF), through PTKA (Project Management Agency Research Centre Karlsruhe)
- Irish Office of Public Works
- Istituto Superiore per la Protezione e la Ricerca Ambientale (ISPRA)
- Scottish Government
- Environment Agency
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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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