Social Vulnerability and Flood Risk

EasyChair Preprint 13804

Abstract

Floods are natural hazards that continue to pose significant risks to communities worldwide, causing widespread devastation and economic losses. Beyond the physical impacts, the social dimensions of vulnerability play a critical role in shaping communities' resilience to flood events. This paper explores the complex interplay between social vulnerability and flood risk, examining how socioeconomic factors influence the ability of communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from floods.

The concept of social vulnerability encompasses a range of factors that affect individuals and communities differently, exacerbating disparities in flood risk outcomes. Key socioeconomic variables include income level, education, employment status, housing quality, access to healthcare, and social networks. These factors not only determine a community's susceptibility to flood impacts but also influence its capacity to adapt and recover.

Keyphrases: Resilience, Socioeconomic factors, adaptation, community, flood risk, social vulnerability

@booklet{EasyChair:13804,
  author    = {Christopher James and Alex Micheal},
  title     = {Social Vulnerability and Flood Risk},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 13804},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}