Estimating the Effects of Community Disaster Management Plan on Disaster Risk Reduction Literacy Using Propensity Score Analysis

Takumi Sugahara, Shinya Fujimoto, Hiroyuki Honda, Hisatoshi Taniguchi, Tabihito Fujihara, Yasuhiro Mitani

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Abstract

Improving the disaster risk reduction literacy of residents is crucial for reducing the damage caused by serious disasters. This study aimed to investigate the impact of developing a community disaster management plan (CDMP) on residents’ disaster risk reduction literacy. To formulate the CDMP, a disaster risk communication workshop was conducted to collect information on existing disasters and discuss disaster risks in the community. The results were compiled into a risk map and timeline to support proactive disaster management activities by residents. The study assessed the effect of participation in the workshop on disaster risk reduction literacy, using a post-workshop questionnaire to survey participants. Propensity score analysis was employed to infer causal effects. The results showed that full participation in the workshop significantly increased participants’ understanding of disaster threats and improved disaster risk reduction literacy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGeo-Sustainnovation for Resilient Society - Select Proceedings of CREST 2023
EditorsHemanta Hazarika, Stuart Kenneth Haigh, Babloo Chaudhary, Masanori Murai, Suman Manandhar
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages355-366
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)9789819992188
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event2nd International Conference on Construction Resources for Environmentally Sustainable Technologies, CREST 2023 - Fukuoka, Japan
Duration: Nov 20 2023Nov 22 2023

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Volume446
ISSN (Print)2366-2557
ISSN (Electronic)2366-2565

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Construction Resources for Environmentally Sustainable Technologies, CREST 2023
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityFukuoka
Period11/20/2311/22/23

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Civil and Structural Engineering

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