@article{ref1,
title="Household risk perceptions and evacuation intentions in earthquake and tsunami in a Cascadia Subduction Zone",
journal="International journal of disaster risk reduction",
year="2020",
author="Buylova, Alexandra and Chen, Chen and Cramer, Lori A. and Wang, Haizhong and Cox, Daniel T.",
volume="44",
number="",
pages="e101442-e101442",
abstract="This study examines public risk perceptions and behavioral intentions in the event of a Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ) earthquake and local tsunami on the Oregon Coast. A household survey was conducted in Seaside, Oregon, a small coastal community located within the impact radius of the CSZ. This research analyzes how situational variables of hazard proximity, past experience, preparedness, perception of location relative to a tsunami inundation zone, knowledge of tsunamis, and demographic variables, along with psychological constructs of risk perceptions and self-efficacy, influence intended evacuation behaviors. <br><br>RESULTS show that risk perception and self-efficacy have a positive significant influence on the intended behaviors of immediate evacuation. In addition, physical preparedness, tsunami-relevant knowledge and location perception serve as significant predictors of immediate evacuation intentions. Being female is positively associated with pre-evacuation behavioral intentions, encompassing checking social media, collecting documents, and contacting loved ones. The results contribute to the emerging body of literature examining human decision-making processes in extreme events.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2212-4209",
doi="10.1016/j.ijdrr.2019.101442",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2019.101442"
}