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Abstract for presentation (Poster or Podium)

Examining Public Perceptions of Wind and Flood Risk: A Case Study on Hurricane Irma

Sunday, June 16, 2024
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM ET
Room: Galleria
Abstract: Research into people's evacuation behavior during hurricanes often focuses on decision-making aspects such as departure timing, destination choice, and travel mode choice, among others. An area that is frequently overlooked in the literature pertains to how individuals perceive the risks associated with such disasters. Evidently, risk perception plays a significant role in shaping people's evacuation behavior during such events. Using a unique dataset collected in Florida following Hurricane Irma, this study focuses on how people perceive the risks associated with wind and flooding and delves into the various factors that impact these risk perceptions. In particular, we investigate how different sources of information, prior experiences with disasters, and the geographical characteristics of residence area shape individuals' risk perceptions. We construct ordered probit models to establish the association between risk perceptions and their influencing factors. This study contributes to a better understanding of how individuals perceive the intertwined risks of wind and flooding, shedding light on considerations for disaster preparedness strategies.

Learning Objectives:

Attendees can expect to learn the following from this session:
  • How different sources of information, prior experiences with disasters, and the geographical characteristics of residence area shape individuals' risk perceptions
  • How correlated are individuals risk perceptions of wind and flood in hurricane disaster
  • How applicable is ordered probit model, as a statistical tool for analyzing ordered categorical data, specifically in the context of risk perception levels.