Review of Best Practice Approaches in Combatting Vulnerability to Flood Disaster Risk in Ala-River Flooding Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

Disaster of whatever nature, either caused by natural factors or by human-induced factors, can be very destructive, often time led to loss; of lives, infrastructure, economic investments such as landed properties and farm crops. Preparing for such disaster can help saved lives and properties, reduce vulnerabilities, while at the same time help reduce public health issues. This paper review some selected literature related to approaches used in combatting vulnerability to flooding, some of the factors considered were socioeconomic indices, among which are; educational status, household income status, and employment status. Linking the reviewed literatures to the situations in the study area, the paper tried to understand the complexities existing between these indices, in the same vein participatory approaches were reviewed to understand how this approach can aid the participation of stakeholders in ensuring the reduction of vulnerability to flood disaster risk. To help in reducing vulnerabilities to flood disaster risk, the paper conclude with recommendations concerning enhancement of socioeconomic status of vulnerable residents of the study area, examining and adjusting case studies reviewed to suit Ala river flood disaster risk for application purposes so as to increase peoples' resilience to flood disaster risk by strengthening the socioeconomic status of the residents of the study area, among others.