SEISMIC RISK PERCEPTION AND COMMUNICATION ΑΝΤΙΛΗΨΗ ΚΑΙ ΕΠΙΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΑ ΣΕΙΣΜΙΚΟΥ ΚΙΝΔΥΝΟΥ

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1 SEISMIC RISK PERCEPTION AND COMMUNICATION ΑΝΤΙΛΗΨΗ ΚΑΙ ΕΠΙΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΑ ΣΕΙΣΜΙΚΟΥ ΚΙΝΔΥΝΟΥ Χρύσα Γκουντρομίχου 1, Μαρία Μανουσάκη 1, Θέκλα ΘΩΜΑ 1, Δανάη Καζαντζίδου Φιρτινίδου 1, Νικόλας Κυριακίδης 2 1 ΟΡΓΑΝΙΣΜΟΣ ΑΝΤΙΣΕΙΣΜΙΚΟΥ ΣΧΕΔΙΑΣΜΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΠΡΟΣΤΑΣΙΑΣ (Ο.Α.Σ.Π.) 2 ΤΕΧΝΟΛΟΓΙΚΟ ΠΑΝΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΙΟ ΚΥΠΡΟΥ, ΛΕΜΕΣΟΣ, ΚΥΠΡΟΣ

2 European Project PACES Το Ευρωπαϊκό Έργο PACES European Project PACES: Preparedness for Appropriate accommodation in Emergency Shelters (Ετοιμότητα για κατάλληλη διαμονή σε Καταυλισμούς Έκτακτης Ανάγκης μετά από σεισμό) / EC co-financing Advance cross border cooperation for direct response to natural disasters Improve preparedness and enhance awareness of civil protection professionals and volunteers Increase preparedness to offer proper accommodation after an earthquake, including to people with disabilities Use and Develop of ICT tools to support emergency and temporary accommodation

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4 SEISMIC RISK PERCEPTION AND COMMUNICATION ΑΝΤΙΛΗΨΗ του ΣΕΙΣΜΙΚΟΥ ΚΙΝΔΥΝΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΕΠΙΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΑ Seismic risk communication is strongly influenced by the risk perception of people. In order to develop effective information and risk communication strategies, we need to understand and explain risk perception

5 Seismic Risk Communication Επικοινωνία Σεισμικού Κινδύνου Risk communication can influence the risk awareness of communities and people s risk decision making and behaviour Disseminates scientific knowledge in a simple, easy-to understand manner, without any loss of accuracy Objectives are: Make communities aware of the risks, in order to develop their capacities Prevent and reduce risks Enhance communication among them and resilience to respond to crisis events

6 Πρόγραμμα PACES Ομάδα Στόχος PACES Project Target groups PACES Target Groups are only people with immediate involvement in crisis management, such as: Decision makers Practitioners Volunteers Scientists Civil Protection Staff NO general public, teachers, people with disabilities, etc.

7 Επικοινωνία Σεισμικού Κινδύνου Risk Communication Strategy THE PURPOSE OF (RISK) COMMUNICATION IS TO ASSIST PEOPLE TO OBTAIN THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES ABOUT THE POSSIBLE RISK THEY FACE. (Wade, C R, Molony, S T, Durbin, M E, Klein S H, and Wahl L E, (1992), P1) Actual Risk (αντικειμενικός κίνδυνος - τεχνικός κόσμος) Communication Strategy (επικοινωνία σεισμικού κινδύνου) Perceived Risk (αντίληψη κινδύνου απλός πολίτης)

8 Αντικειμενικός Κίνδυνος σε μια περιοχή Actual Risk ΣΕΙΣΜΙΚΟΣ ΚΙΝΔΥΝΟΣ (Seismic Risk) Επιπτώσεις (Consequences) Επικινδυνότητα Hazard (seismicity, tectonics) Τρωτότητα Vulnerability (structural/economic/social conditions) Έκθεση στοιχείων Exposure (people, assets)

9 Επικοινωνία Σεισμικού Κινδύνου Risk Communication Strategy People overestimate the risk that is not frequent and underestimate the risk that is frequent (Oltedal et al, 2004) Feelings People are more likely to accept what is regarded as a natural hazard (inevitable risk) Knowledge Risk Perception Experience People overestimate or underestimate the risk according to their perception or understanding of the impact of the risk on their own lives (Peter O Neil, 2004) Attitudes Values

10 Questionnaires (Seismic Risk Perception-Seismic Risk Communication)

11 Seismic Risk Perception Earthquake as a potential hazard 2% 14% 84% Yes No I don't know

12 Preliminary results Seismic Risk Perception Ranking order of Earthquake per country Classification of Hazards 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Greece Italy Malta Austria Cyprus No country Greece Italy Malta Austria Cyprus Earthquake Flood Accident Disease Forest fire Terrorist attack

13 Preliminary results Seismic Risk Perception Can you reduce Seismic Risk? Yes No I am not responsible I don't know 18% 4% 10% 68% How can Seismic Risk be mitigated? By predicting Earthquake By informing and educating the population By retrofitting the buildings By strengthening the seismic disaster management policy

14 Seismic Risk Perception Italy Case, The Amatrice EQ Ranking order of e/q in Italy before the Amatrice e/q Ranking order of e/q in Italy after the Amatrice e/q Italy Italy

15 Preliminary results Seismic Risk Communication How do you want to be informed about the results of the Seismic Risk Assessment that is conducted in your area? communication paper powerpoint presentation meeting with the responsible civil protection authorities open symposium confidential meeting with the scientific committees organized press conference Who is giving the most important information to you in the first hour? % 14% 6% 6% 8% 22% Scientist Mayor Media Social Media/Internet Affected People Civil Authorities

16 Seismic Risk Communication Επικοινωνία Σεισμικού Κινδύνου

17 Conclusions Applying a communication strategy in predisaster phase, using data from the analysis of risk perception is able to produce useful indications to design seismic risk reduction activities, launch campaigns of awareness and improve risk education Time and recent experiences affect the seismic risk perception and thus the communication strategy

18 SEISMIC RISK PERCEPTION AND COMMUNICATION ΑΝΤΙΛΗΨΗ ΚΑΙ ΕΠΙΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΑ ΣΕΙΣΜΙΚΟΥ ΚΙΝΔΥΝΟΥ Χρύσα Γκουντρομίχου 1, Μαρία Μανουσάκη 1, Θέκλα ΘΩΜΑ 1, Δανάη Καζαντζίδου Φιρτινίδου 1, Νικόλας Κυριακίδης 2 ΟΡΓΑΝΙΣΜΟΣ ΑΝΤΙΣΕΙΣΜΙΚΟΥ ΣΧΕΔΙΑΣΜΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΠΡΟΣΤΑΣΙΑΣ (Ο.Α.Σ.Π.) Τηλ Fax thomathekla@oasp.gr, info@oasp.gr Website: