Open AccessInfluence of flood risk perception and other factors on risk‐reducing behaviour: a survey of municipalities along the R hine
Author(s) -
Becker G.,
Aerts J.C.J.H.,
Huitema D.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of flood risk management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.049
H-Index - 36
ISSN - 1753-318X
DOI - 10.1111/jfr3.12025
Subject(s) - flood myth , preparedness , risk perception , expectancy theory , perception , flood prevention , business , environmental planning , flood risk management , risk analysis (engineering) , environmental resource management , geography , psychology , environmental science , political science , social psychology , archaeology , neuroscience , law
A survey of G erman public officials responsible for municipal flood management along the R hine has been carried out to assess their perceptions of flood risk and protective behaviour. A sociopsychological framework based on expectancy‐valence models was used to develop an overview of potentially important factors in prompting action to avoid flood damage. The applied framework was confirmed as a useful tool to get more insight into the risk‐reducing processes in the public‐sector sphere. The study delivers valuable guidance on those factors, which should be given more attention in order to improve the level of preparedness and to reduce flood losses.