The perception of risk in the flood-prone area: a case study
from the Czech municipality

J 2018

The perception of risk in the flood-prone area: a case study from the Czech municipality

BERA, Mohan Kumar and Petr DANĚK

Basic information

Original name

The perception of risk in the flood-prone area: a case study from the Czech municipality

Authors

BERA, Mohan Kumar (356 India) and Petr DANĚK (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution)

Edition

Disaster Prevention and Management, 2018, 0965-3562

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

50401 Sociology

Country of publisher

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

References:

URL

Impact factor

Impact factor: 1.247

RIV identification code

RIV/00216224:14310/18:00102242

Organization unit

Faculty of Science

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/DPM-01-2017-0004

UT WoS

000418934900001

Keywords in English

Flood; risk perception; disaster and emergency management; Czech Republic; Dyje River

Abstract

V originále

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to explore the risk perceptions and activities of people to reduce impacts of disaster. Design/methodology/approach - Case study research has been conducted in village Podhradi nad Dyji in the Dyje river basin in Czech Republic. Villagers from different age groups, experts, NGO members have been interviewed to understand people's perceptions of flood risks and their actions. Findings - The research has found that changing flood insurance policy influenced people's risk perception. There is also increasing self-dependency among people to reduce impacts of disaster. They come together to support each other and develop collectivities in managing disaster. People's actions and willingness to participate in disaster management activities change with distance from the river bank. Research limitations/implications - The village identified for the case study research has been affected by floods after implementation of the Crisis Management Act No. 240/2000 Coll. The findings of the study are influenced by geographical location of the municipality and cannot be generalised in the Czech Republic. Practical implications - The research has listed physical as well as socio-economic and cultural indicators of risk perception in the Czech Republic. These indicators and outcomes should help to assess and identify the gaps in reducing impacts of floods. Originality/value - The study has revealed the interconnection between physical, socio-economic, and cultural factors of risk perception after implementing the Crisis Management Act No. 240/2000 Coll. and changing strategies in disaster management in the Czech Republic.

Citovat

BERA, Mohan Kumar and Petr DANĚK. The perception of risk in the flood-prone area: a case study from the Czech municipality. Disaster Prevention and Management. 2018, vol. 27, No 1, p. 2-14. ISSN 0965-3562. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1108/DPM-01-2017-0004.

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BERA, Mohan Kumar and Petr DANĚK. The perception of risk in the flood-prone area: a case study from the Czech municipality. \textit{Disaster Prevention and Management}. 2018, vol.~27, No~1, p.~2-14. ISSN~0965-3562. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1108/DPM-01-2017-0004.

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