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Community response to hazard information.

J M McKay1

  • 1Department of Economics University of Adelaide South Australia.

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Media coverage of flood hazard information reduced public criticism of mitigation strategies. However, personal delivery of maps increased risk perception but discouraged future information seeking due to map format and low hazard salience.

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  • Environmental Science
  • Risk Communication
  • Urban Planning

Background:

  • Public acceptance is crucial for implementing flood mitigation strategies.
  • Understanding public perception of flood hazard information is key to effective communication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of media coverage and personal delivery of flood hazard information on public acceptance of flood mitigation strategies.
  • To identify factors influencing public response to hazard information.

Main Methods:

  • Content analysis of newspaper reports and letters to the editor regarding community reactions to flood mitigation.
  • Personal interviews to evaluate the impact of individually delivered flood hazard maps on risk perception and attitudes.

Main Results:

  • Media coverage, particularly its dramatic and positive framing, reduced public criticism of flood mitigation works.
  • Personal delivery of flood hazard maps increased risk perception and comprehension but did not alter risk acceptability.
  • Some individuals were discouraged from seeking further information due to map format and low perceived flood hazard salience.

Conclusions:

  • Media framing significantly influences public perception and acceptance of flood mitigation strategies.
  • Personalized delivery of hazard information can enhance risk awareness but requires careful consideration of information format and salience.
  • Strategies to improve community engagement with flood hazard information should address these communication nuances.