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Stories after disaster survival: Preparing, heeding warnings, and self-reliance
Timothy S Killian1, Zola K Moon1, Charleen C McNeill2
1School of Human Environmental Sciences, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Journal of Emergency Management (Weston, Mass.)
|May 24, 2018
Summary
Disaster survivors shared personal stories highlighting the importance of prior emergency preparation and rural self-reliance. Their experiences informed updated disaster plans and emphasized sharing lessons learned to benefit others.
Area of Science:
- Disaster resilience research
- Qualitative social science
- Community preparedness
Background:
- Understanding disaster survivor narratives is crucial for enhancing community resilience.
- Previous research often focuses on preparedness but less on the lived experiences shaping it.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the content of disaster survivor stories.
- To identify key themes in personal disaster experiences.
- To inform future disaster preparedness strategies.
Main Methods:
- Conducted semistructured, qualitative interviews with 14 disaster survivors.
- Recruited participants from an emergency preparedness fair.
- Utilized an interview schedule based on the family resilience framework.
Main Results:
- Identified three emergent themes: prior emergency preparation, heeding disaster warnings, and rural self-reliance.
- Survivors adjusted preparedness plans based on personal experiences.
- Participants stressed the value of sharing experiences to foster vicarious learning.
Conclusions:
- Personal disaster experiences significantly refine emergency preparedness plans.
- Sharing survivor narratives can enhance community-wide learning and resilience.
- Rural self-reliance emerged as a critical factor in disaster response.
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