Recognising and measuring competency in natural hazard preparation: A preparedness competency index

Ryan, B; Johnston, K; Taylor, M

Recognising and measuring competency in natural hazard preparation: A preparedness competency index

Ryan, B Johnston, K Taylor, M

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 2022, 73
Issue Date:: 2022-04-15

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dc.contributor.author	Ryan, B
dc.contributor.author	Johnston, K
dc.contributor.author	Taylor, M https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9420-3591
dc.date.accessioned	2022-12-14T22:07:30Z
dc.date.available	2022-12-14T22:07:30Z
dc.date.issued	2022-04-15
dc.identifier.citation	International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 2022, 73
dc.identifier.issn	2212-4209
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/164414
dc.description.abstract	With weather-related natural hazards increasing in number and severity, it is more important than ever for communities to prepare for all types of hazards. However, the literature does not reveal what such preparedness looks like – how much preparation is enough and, conversely, how low levels of preparation can be easily recognised by emergency agencies. This study maps Australian emergency agency understanding of competencies that are needed by individuals and communities for effective preparation. Using in-depth semi-structured interviews of 30 emergency agency, local council and not-for-profit organisation staff from all Australian states, participants identified a range of community and individual features that they had seen in un-prepared and well-prepared communities and which they believed were key competencies for protective action. These competencies were then mapped against participants’ perceptions of five different levels of preparation, resulting in a Preparedness Competency Index that allows agencies to benchmark preparation in communities, as well as to recognise when lack of preparation competency leaves groups vulnerable.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	ELSEVIER
dc.relation.ispartof	International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.ijdrr.2022.102882
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject	0502 Environmental Science and Management, 1117 Public Health and Health Services, 1604 Human Geography
dc.title	Recognising and measuring competency in natural hazard preparation: A preparedness competency index
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	73
utslib.for	0502 Environmental Science and Management
utslib.for	1117 Public Health and Health Services
utslib.for	1604 Human Geography
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences/Public Communication Program
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dc.date.updated	2022-12-14T22:07:26Z
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	73

Abstract:

With weather-related natural hazards increasing in number and severity, it is more important than ever for communities to prepare for all types of hazards. However, the literature does not reveal what such preparedness looks like – how much preparation is enough and, conversely, how low levels of preparation can be easily recognised by emergency agencies. This study maps Australian emergency agency understanding of competencies that are needed by individuals and communities for effective preparation. Using in-depth semi-structured interviews of 30 emergency agency, local council and not-for-profit organisation staff from all Australian states, participants identified a range of community and individual features that they had seen in un-prepared and well-prepared communities and which they believed were key competencies for protective action. These competencies were then mapped against participants’ perceptions of five different levels of preparation, resulting in a Preparedness Competency Index that allows agencies to benchmark preparation in communities, as well as to recognise when lack of preparation competency leaves groups vulnerable.

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