Measuring the level of disaster preparedness in Auckland
Measuring the level of disaster preparedness in Auckland
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衡量奥克兰的备灾水平
DOI：
10.1016/j.proeng.2018.01.054
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发表时间：
2018
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J. Bubb
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作者：
M. K. Rañeses;A. Chang;J. Richards;J. Bubb
奥克兰容易受到自然灾害的影响。多年来，人们越来越有兴趣引入更广泛的备灾和抗灾能力概念。最近的2010年和2011年在坎特伯雷地区发生的地震强调了这种兴趣。根据之前一项测量CBD备灾水平的研究，本研究旨在检验所使用的测量工具的有效性和稳健性。它回答了与奥克兰郊区社区的准备水平和准备指标有关的问题。研究表明，该工具是健壮的，因此，也可以在其他社区使用。通过这项研究发现，大约23%的参与者被认为是充分准备的，而大约24%，39%和15%的受访者分别被发现是承诺的，意识到的，和不知道的。此外，从本研究中可以看出，受访者对“准备”一词的解释更多的是对可能发生的灾难的认识。
Auckland is susceptible to natural hazards. Over the years, there has been a growing interest in introducing a broader concept of disaster preparedness and resilience. The recent 2010 and 2011 earthquakes in the Canterbury region have emphasized this interest. Stemming out from a previous study of measuring the level of disaster preparedness in the CBD, this research intends to examine the validity and robustness of the measurement tool used. It answers the questions that relate to the preparedness levels and preparedness indicators of the communities in Auckland’s suburban areas. The study revealed that the tool is robust, thus, may be used in other communities as well. It is found out through this research that around 23% of the participants are considered fully prepared while approximately 24%, 39%, and 15% of the respondents are found to be committed, aware, and unaware, respectively. Moreover, it is noted from this research that the respondents’ interpretation of the term “being prepared” is more on awareness of the disasters that may occur.