Community Perception through Comparative Analysis of Turkey's Disaster Preparedness Policy: The Case of Van-Bitlis Provinces
Journal: Dogal Afetler ve Cevre Dergisi (Vol.6, No. 1)Publication Date: 2020-02-01
Authors : Ahmet Uğur; Metin Işık;
Page : 98-118
Keywords : Disaster; Disaster Preparedness; Disaster Policies;
Abstract
In this research, Turkey's perception of society on disaster preparedness policies aimed comparative study. In this context, a field survey was carried out in Van, where the disaster occurred recently (2011) and in Bitlis, where no recent disaster occurred. Thus, it is aimed to determine whether the perception of society regarding the practices made in line with disaster preparedness policies makes any difference between these two provinces. The sample of the research is composed of the staff of the university in each province and the sample is composed of staff who volunteers to participate in the research from these two universities. Data obtained from the research were subjected descriptive statistical analysis, factor, correlation, T test and ANOVA analysis. As a result of the analysis, it was found that in general in our country to an effective level of disaster preparedness policies. In addition, it was concluded that the living situation of the disaster did not affect the disaster awareness level of the individuals. It is thought that the results of the research will be helpful for the determination of the situation in preparation of disaster for the stakeholders. Nevertheless, the results are expected to contribute to policy-makers as well.
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