R. A. Temah and L. A. Nkengla-Asi
Analysis of RiskBased Disaster Planning in Local Communities
179 - 182
2019
13
2
International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10010033
https://publications.waset.org/vol/146
World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
Planning for future disasters sets the stage for a variety of activities that may trigger multiple recurring operations and expose the community to opportunities to minimize risks. Local communities are increasingly embracing the necessity for planning based on local risks, but are also significantly challenged to effectively plan and response to disasters. This research examines basic riskbased disaster planning model and compares it with advanced riskbased planning that introduces the identification and alignment of varieties of local capabilities within and out of the local community that can be pivotal to facilitate the management of local risks and cascading effects prior to a disaster. A critical review shows that the identification and alignment of capabilities can potentially enhance riskbased disaster planning. A tailored holistic approach to risk based disaster planning is pivotal to enhance collective action and a reduction in disaster collective cost.
Open Science Index 146, 2019