Measuring Tsunami preparedness in coastal Washington, United States

摘要: A survey of over 300 residents’ and visitors’ (non-residents) perceptions tsunami hazards was carried out along the west coast Washington State during August September 2001. The study quantified respondents’ preparedness to deal with hazards. Despite success in disseminating hazard information, levels were recorded at low moderate levels. This finding is discussed regard way which people interpret information its implications for process adjustment adoption or preparedness. These data are also used define strategies enhancing Strategies involve maintaining knowledge risk perception, promoting development preparatory intentions, facilitating conversion these intentions into sustained second phase work began February 2003, consisting a series focus groups examined beliefs regarding warnings, school survey. Preliminary findings this presented.