Understanding the Perceptions and Practices of Homeowners in the Event of Hurricane: A Case Study of University Employees in Louisiana  

作　　者：Oluwafemi Awolesi Natalie Matherne Victoria Horton Mattie Prosser Peter Oni Odunayo Lawal Oluwafemi Awolesi;Natalie Matherne;Victoria Horton;Mattie Prosser;Peter Oni;Odunayo Lawal(Department of Environmental Science, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA;Department of Construction Management, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA;Research & Development Unit, Ecoxygiene Services Limited, Lagos, Nigeria;Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, USA)

机构地区：[1]Department of Environmental Science, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA [2]Department of Construction Management, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA [3]Research & Development Unit, Ecoxygiene Services Limited, Lagos, Nigeria [4]Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, USA

出　　处：《Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection》2023年第5期226-242,共17页地球科学和环境保护期刊（英文）

摘　　要：The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore and gain an understanding of Louisiana homeowners’ perceptions and practices in preparing for hurricanes;contribute to academic research and student learning, while guiding the development of future projects. We focused specifically on how homeowners in Louisiana would protect their important documents and possessions. These documents and possessions include but are not limited to photographs, social security cards, birth certificates, and insurance paperwork. We collected the data throughout the fall semester of 2022 at Louisiana State University (LSU) by conducting a focus group and in-depth interviews. We collected a variety of answers, but most participants expressed a strong need to have their important documents and possessions protected and gave different strategies for how this was carried out, such as digitizing or protective storage. Participants also expressed a strong need for more information to be delivered to residents to talk more about ways they can protect their own documents and possessions. Emphases were also made on the need for: leaders of large institutions to be especially concerned with preparedness for vulnerable populations;outreach programs to be put in place to spread awareness of the importance of protecting important documents and possessions during a disaster;news outlets to switch their focus from normal survival tips to discussions on the importance of protecting documents and possessions;government and non-profit agencies to work together to share tips and information through social media and other forms of handouts.The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore and gain an understanding of Louisiana homeowners’ perceptions and practices in preparing for hurricanes;contribute to academic research and student learning, while guiding the development of future projects. We focused specifically on how homeowners in Louisiana would protect their important documents and possessions. These documents and possessions include but are not limited to photographs, social security cards, birth certificates, and insurance paperwork. We collected the data throughout the fall semester of 2022 at Louisiana State University (LSU) by conducting a focus group and in-depth interviews. We collected a variety of answers, but most participants expressed a strong need to have their important documents and possessions protected and gave different strategies for how this was carried out, such as digitizing or protective storage. Participants also expressed a strong need for more information to be delivered to residents to talk more about ways they can protect their own documents and possessions. Emphases were also made on the need for: leaders of large institutions to be especially concerned with preparedness for vulnerable populations;outreach programs to be put in place to spread awareness of the importance of protecting important documents and possessions during a disaster;news outlets to switch their focus from normal survival tips to discussions on the importance of protecting documents and possessions;government and non-profit agencies to work together to share tips and information through social media and other forms of handouts.

关 键 词：Hurricanes Disaster Preparedness Environmental Education Climate Change 

分 类 号：H31[语言文字—英语]