Public Perception of Flood Risks and Disaster Preparedness in Lagos Megacity, Nigeria

Abstract

Flood risks are considered as one of the most devastating natural disasters. Presently, flooding occurs in all the ecological zones in Nigeria which has been linked to global warming. In Lagos Megacity, the incidence of flooding is now a reoccurring decimal which is only an indication of the failure of the existing mechanism for flood risk reduction. Knowledge of public perception of flood risk is considered a crucial element for a proactive preparedness for flood risk reduction. This study is aimed at gaining insight into the public perception of flood risks for proactive flood risks preparedness among residents in flood prone areas in Lagos megacity, Nigeria. The survey research design was utilized. Data were collected by questionnaire from residents of flood prone neighbourhoods in the city. The results show high awareness of flood risks among respondents that have experienced flooding previously than respondents that have not experienced flooding in the past. It also reveals poor preparedness among respondents that have not experienced flooding. The paper calls for public awareness creation among residents in flood prone areas of the city as a strategy to promote preparedness for flood disaster risks reduction in the city.

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“…This positive relationship is consistent with the findings of other studies (Miceli et al 2008 ; Paton et al 2008 ; Ruin et al 2007 ). Thus, there is need for more perception and awareness creation on the damages of flood risk among the residents in the study area (Onwuemele 2018 ). Burningham et al highlight the importance of engaging with local perspectives on risk and making residents be a part of ‘awareness-raising’ processes (Burningham et al 2008 ).…”

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“…Penelitian tersebut mengatakan bahwa tidak ada korelasi antara pengalaman bencana sebelumnya dengan kesiapsiagaan perawat dalam menghadapi bencana banjir dengan p value 0,256. Namun, sebaliknya penelitian ini tidak sejalan dengan Onwuemele A (2018) 8 yang melakukan penelitian di Lagos Megacity, Nigeria. Onwuemele mengatakan bahwa seseorang yang mempunyai pengalaman mengalami banjir di masa lalu, maka akan lebih peduli terhadap risiko banjir yang mungkin terjadi dibanding dengan responden yang belum pernah mengalami bencana banjir di masa lalu 8 .…”

“…Namun, sebaliknya penelitian ini tidak sejalan dengan Onwuemele A (2018) 8 yang melakukan penelitian di Lagos Megacity, Nigeria. Onwuemele mengatakan bahwa seseorang yang mempunyai pengalaman mengalami banjir di masa lalu, maka akan lebih peduli terhadap risiko banjir yang mungkin terjadi dibanding dengan responden yang belum pernah mengalami bencana banjir di masa lalu 8 . Novita (2015) juga menyatakan hal yang sama yaitu, ada hubungan antara pengalaman sebelumnya dengan kesiapsiagaan masyarakat menghadapi bencana banjir dengan p value 0,014 9 .…”

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