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Flooding and schools: experiences in Hull in 2007
Ian Convery1, Bob Carroll, Ruth Balogh
1Reader, University of Cumbria, United Kingdom.
Disasters
|September 19, 2014
Summary
This study examined the impact of the 2007 Hull floods on teachers and schools. Findings highlight the crucial role schools play during crises and identify needs for better flood preparedness and protection.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Education Studies
- Sociology
Background:
- The 2007 Hull floods severely impacted households and schools.
- Previous research on flood effects on UK teachers and schools was limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the impacts of the 2007 floods on teachers and schools in Hull.
- To understand the role of schools in community crisis response.
Main Methods:
- Correspondence with Hull City Council.
- Questionnaires sent to 91 head teachers.
- In-depth interviews with 6 head teachers and questionnaires for 8 teachers from flooded schools.
Main Results:
- Schools play a complex and vital role in community crisis management.
- Identified critical issues regarding flood preparedness and support for schools.
- Highlighted the need for enhanced flood protection measures for educational institutions.
Conclusions:
- Schools are essential community hubs during flood events.
- There is a significant need for improved flood preparedness strategies and support systems for schools facing natural disasters.
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