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Area of Science:

  • Disaster response and public health.
  • Sociology of disaster.
  • Emergency management research.

Background:

  • Understanding factors influencing disaster service utilization is crucial for effective aid.
  • Previous research has not fully elucidated the relationship between flood frequency and help-seeking behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between flood exposure frequency and the probability of seeking disaster relief services.
  • To identify population characteristics associated with higher likelihoods of seeking help from disaster service agencies.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective cohort study utilizing data from the Iowa Health Poll (n=1735).
  • Multivariate logistic regression analysis to model the odds of seeking agency assistance for flood-related issues.

Main Results:

  • Most respondents did not seek disaster services, irrespective of flood experience.
  • Help-seeking increased with flood frequency: 23% (1 flood), 31% (2 floods), 26% (3+ floods).
  • Key predictors for seeking help included: increased flood experiences (OR 1.58), economic hardship (OR 1.43), while white race (OR 0.24), urban residence (OR 0.43), and social support (OR 0.55) decreased odds.

Conclusions:

  • The probability of seeking disaster relief services generally rises with the number of flood experiences.
  • Racial/ethnic minorities, rural residents, economically challenged individuals, and those with low social support may be more inclined to seek services.