Individual strategies for disaster preparation

However, the participants did not merely hold passive attitudes towards disaster preparedness measures, but also discussed a number of strategies taken at the individual level for disaster preparation, related to how the participants may actively seek to inform themselves and others.

Cultural Factors: Open-mindedness

Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards

Disaster Phases: Preparedness

Types of Actors Concerned: Local authorities, Active citizens

Recommendations:

• Foster the adoption of a culture of disaster prevention and resilience by informing and motivating citizens to take action