scholarly journals Farmers’ Disaster Mitigation Strategies in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (0) ◽  
pp. 178-194
Author(s):  
Zuhud Rozaki ◽  
Oki Wijaya ◽  
Nur Rahmawati ◽  
Lestari Rahayu
Keyword(s):  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Disaster Mitigation

Characteristics of Rainfall- Groundwater Level Response in Taipei City, Taiwan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shih-Kai Chen ◽  
Yuan-Jie Lin ◽  
Yuan-Yu Lee
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Groundwater Level ◽  
Groundwater Table ◽  
Soil Liquefaction ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Limiting Factor ◽  
Sponge City ◽  
Cumulative Rainfall ◽  
Taipei Basin

<p>The Taipei Basin, Taiwan has been densely populated and highly economically developed in recent decades. Global climate change has led to frequently flooding and drought events in recent years, formulating suitable measures to mitigate climatic disaster has become a crucial issue in this city. The sponge city concept is one of the most important options for disaster mitigation in highly urbanization areas. However, the city is also potentially threatened by soil liquefaction due to its sedimentary geology and increasing groundwater level. High groundwater level might be a key limiting factor in the promotion of sponge city. The aim of this study was to understand the relationship between rainfall and groundwater level and the impacts of cumulative rainfall, depth to groundwater table, and impervious pavement ratio on the rainfall/groundwater level response in study area. The cross-correlation function (CCF) was applied to analyze the correlation between rainfall and groundwater level data obtained from 20 observed wells and nearby rainfall gages during dry and wet seasons from 2012 to 2017. The significance groundwater recharge response can be found in 61% and 37% of the observation wells during the wet and dry seasons, respectively. Compared with the factors such as cumulative rainfall, and depth to groundwater table, the ratio of surface impervious pavement is the primary affecting factor behind the correlation between rainfall and groundwater level response. The analysis results also show the areas with shallow groundwater level, high imperious pavement ratio, and the groundwater level with no significant response to rainfall, are almost overlapped with the middle and high level liquefaction potential areas in this city. Measures such as the application of the sponge city concept to increase infiltration should be carefully reevaluated in this city. The research results can provide a reference for the future development of urban water resources management and disaster mitigation strategies under the challenge of globe climate change.</p>

scholarly journals Implementation of Flood Disaster Mitigation Strategy in Nagari Taram, Lima puluh Kota Regency

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-58
Author(s):  
Rahmadani Yusran ◽  
Zikri Alhadi ◽  
Zahari Basri ◽  
Rika Sabri
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Mitigation Strategy ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Descriptive Approach

This study aims to analyze the implementation of flood disaster mitigation strategies in Nagari Taram, Limapuluh Kota Regency. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. They were collecting data using interviews, observation, and documentation study. The research informants were several heads of fields, section heads in the Regional Disaster Management Agency of Fifty Cities Distr2ict. The results showed that the implementation of disaster mitigation by the local government had been carried out in the form of the normalization of Batang Sinamar, brojong development along the Batang Sinamar watershed. However, the mitigation that has been implemented has not succeeded in reducing the risk and impact of flooding on the community in Nagari Taram. This study argues that local governments need to pay attention to regional characteristics in implementing flood disaster mitigation before carrying out river normalization because the area's characteristics affect the carrying capacity and carrying capacity of the river.

scholarly journals Disaster mitigation by local government: A case study of Foreman and Kennedy road informal settlements in the eThekwini municipality, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 352-365
Author(s):  
Bethuel Sibongiseni Ngcamu ◽  
Nirmala Dorasamy
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Intergovernmental Relations ◽  
Informal Settlements ◽  
The Body ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Significant Difference

Disaster mitigation is one of the phases within the disaster management cycle which alleviates the adverse impact of disasters by instituting structural and non-structural measures where infrastructure and people are at risk. Disaster mitigation remains an overlooked phenomenon by governments in developing countries, despite its negative repurcusion which is aggravated by economic downturns, infrastructural destruction and political unrest. The literature review reveals a need for long-term disaster mitigation strategies to be carried out well before disaster events. Among the most crucial demands are the need to embed mitigation in government departments’ planning programmes, the need for community participation and intergovernmental relations with the aim to create disaster resistant communities. The purpose of the article is to contribute to the development of a robust disaster management framework and the centre within eThekwini Municipality with the aim to create properly balanced mitigation strategies. Furthermore, to add value to the body of knowledge in South Africa as there are a limited number of researchers who have contributed to the study of disaster mitigation. The research was undertaken at the Foreman and Kennedy Road informal settlements located in Clare Estate, under Ward 25, in Durban. Questionnaires were self-administered to a population size of 220 respondents, from which a sample size of 140 respondents completed the questionnaires, thereby generating a response rate of 63.6%. Interviews were also conducted with municipality officials involved in disaster management. Data was analysed in the form of frequency distribution and cross-tabulation tables. The article indicates a significant difference between sturdy and non-compliance building materials used to build the informal settlements. The article indicates that eThekwini Municipality does not have mitigation strategy as well as short or long-term planning. The building density, the use of combustible building materials for wall and roofs, and structural instability, all have a considerable influence on the spread of fire to the informal settlements.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Insight into Gendered Vulnerabilities: A Case Study of the Shishper GLOF in Hunza Valley, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 8798
Author(s):  
Zainab Khalid ◽  
Xing-Min Meng ◽  
Abda Khalid
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Disaster Studies ◽  
Traditional Norms

Gendered vulnerability from women’s point of view has gained popularity in disaster studies in recent decades especially in the Global South. The positioning of women in society during normal times gives rise to vulnerabilities that are revealed when a disaster strikes. These vulnerabilities are often deep-rooted in societal makeup, cultural and traditional norms, and the economic fabric of society. In the context of Pakistan, the role of women in disaster risk reduction programs is still an under-researched area. In this paper, the gendered vulnerability progression in one of the mountain rural communities of Hassanabad in Hunza Valley (Northern Pakistan) is analyzed post-Shishper glacier lake outburst flood (GLOF) in 2019 and 2020. The study uses empirical qualitative data. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with men and women of different age groups within Hassanabad village. A thematic gendered analysis unveiled several interlinked social, economic, and institutional vulnerabilities. The gendered transitional phase of Hassanabad society positively indicates women’s involvement in different spheres of life, including disaster management and mitigation. However, the lack of gender consideration on a formal institutional level exacerbates the gendered vulnerabilities in Hassanabad village. The case study of Hassanabad demonstrated that women not only have an awareness of hazards but are also willing to participate proactively in disaster mitigation activities. Therefore, to reduce community vulnerability and yield long-term positive outcomes of disaster management and mitigation strategies, women must be involved at the formal institutional levels.

scholarly journals Just Another Storm: Conceptualizing Older Adults’ Perceptions of the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 201-202
Author(s):  
Christopher Freed ◽  
Shoon Lio ◽  
Martha Arrieta ◽  
Roma Hanks
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Generational Differences ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Group Data ◽  
Focus Group Data

Abstract Older adults of color who experience health disparities are especially vulnerable to health and economic adversity related to COVID-19. This study focuses on nine zip codes wherein 70.2% of residents are of African-American descent and an estimated 31.5% of residents live in poverty. To understand the lived experience of the COVID-19 pandemic, perceived challenges of COVID-19, and the dissemination of information related to COVID-19, we collected interview and focus group data in Spring 2020 from fifteen community members, leaders, or advocates. Analyses reveal that older individuals approach the COVID-19 pandemic with familiar disaster mitigation strategies. Other persons perceive the pandemic as another community challenge that African-Americans must confront. Older adults report generational differences in perceptions of the risk of COVID-19 and compliance with health guidelines. Overall, analyses reveal a deeply cultural context for intergenerational responses associated with COVID-19 and a sense of agency among older community leaders as health advocates.

Persepsi tentang Banjir dan Partisipasi Warga dalam Strategi Mitigasi Bencana pada Komunitas Rawan Banjir

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 421
Author(s):  
Heradhyta Amalia Primadhani ◽  
Nurmala K Panjaitan
Keyword(s):  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Disaster Prevention ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Selection Of

Disasters can damage and cause harm from various aspects of life. Every individual can prevent disasters with disaster prevention measures. The actions taken are influenced by the perception of disaster. Perception is an element that supports citizen participation in disaster prevention efforts. The purpose of this study are to identify and analyze perceptions about disasters and citizen participation in disaster mitigation strategies. This study uses a quantitative approach with survey methods and is supported by qualitative data through in-depth interviews and observations. The number of samples chosen using incidental techniques amounted to 45 respondents. The selection of informants is done intentionally. The results showed that individual characteristics were not significantly related to the perception of disaster. Communities that perceive disasters well, make the community increasingly involved in disaster mitigation strategies but in carrying out personal responsibilities are less involved.Keywords: disaster, mitigation, participation, perception

Community resilience for urban flood-prone areas: a methods paper on criteria selection using the Fuzzy Delphi method

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sameer Ali ◽  
Abraham George
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Community Resilience ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Religious Institutions ◽  
Urban Flood ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Domain ◽  
Fuzzy Delphi ◽  
Analysis Technique

PurposeCommunity resilience decides a lot on a city's ability to withstand an external shock. It has evolved naturally from a bounce-back approach to a more robust and meaningful bounce-forward process. The study explores gaps found in community resilience and finds that criteria specific to different disasters are absent.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses a multi-criteria decision analysis technique, fuzzy Delphi, to select criteria. Derivation of the initial list of criteria was from a pilot study, a focus group discussion and other literature studies which was followed by the fuzzy Delphi survey.FindingsAfter two rounds of fuzzy Delphi analysis, the consensus among 65 experts resulted in selecting 125 sub-sub-criteria within seven criteria. Findings show that many criteria previously not discussed in other pieces of literature project high fuzzy scores such as “availability of drinking water post-disaster” and “cracking down fake news spreaders by the police”. In addition, positive cooperation between political and religious institutions have proven to expedite disaster recovery.Research limitations/implicationsThe future scope also includes weighing the selected criteria using analytical hierarchy process (AHP).Practical implicationsPolicymakers in the disaster management domain can use the study findings in implementing effective disaster mitigation strategies.Originality/valueThe selection of criteria is based on the community resilience shown by the Kerala community during the floods of 2018 and 2019 (in Kerala). Measures demonstrated by the community need to be studied, which will help foster disaster mitigation better in future scenarios.

Prediction of Strong Ground Motion and Building Damage in Urban Areas and Development of a Disaster Mitigation Strategy

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-141
Author(s):  
Nobuo Fukuwa ◽  
◽  
Jun Tobita ◽  
Masafumi Mori ◽  
Hiroto Takahashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Soil Structure ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Industrial Plants ◽  
Simulation Tools ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Subsurface Soil ◽  
Strong Ground

Considering the increased population and functionality of urban areas, we have studied the prediction of damages to and disaster mitigation strategies for urban areas which may be devastated when large disaster strikes. We have developed high-precision, high-resolution subsurface soil structure models in Chukyo Area including Nagoya city, by which strong ground motions are first predicted for every site of the area using a pseudo-empirical Green’s function method. Next, major damages are predicted based on earthquake response analyses of various structures such as energy facilities in reclaimed areas, industrial plants in alluvial plains, and high-rise buildings and ordinary school buildings in urban areas. We then have attempted to quantify disaster response capabilities of urban areas to set the target level for disaster mitigation countermeasures. Moreover, we have explained newly developed simulation tools for guiding individual residents to take disaster mitigation precautions by themselves.

Dynamic Characteristic Investigation of a Historical Masonry Building and Surrounding Ground in Kathmandu

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hari Ram Parajuli ◽  
◽  
Junji Kiyono ◽  
Masatoshi Tatsumi ◽  
Yoshiyuki Suzuki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Ambient Vibration ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Masonry Building ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Historical Masonry ◽  
Microtremor Measurements

Saving human lives and cultural heritage from natural disasters is a key to earthquake-disaster mitigation strategies. Culturally valued structures built before earthquake codes and regulations emerged are often vulnerable to earthquake loads, but such structures must be comprehensively studied before applying mitigation measures. Microtremor measurements in Patan Durbar Square area, a World Heritage site, were investigated to determine dynamic properties of the soil at four locations and the predominant ground frequency calculated to be 2.07 Hz. Ambient vibration in an old masonry building was measured and vibration frequencies in different modes were detected using the Fourier spectrum, which found that the building has fundamental period in transverse direction. The building’s damping was estimated to be 5.2-6.4%.

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