2013 Volume 12 Issue 2 Pages 82-85
There has been increasing disasters due to concentrated heavy rain in a short time recently according to the change of climate. Early evacuation is considered important for reducing the damage in case of flood disaster, however it is difficult to be prepared based on past flood experiences. Previous study shows past experiences do not necessary lead to early smooth evacuation. What kind of information and situation makes people decide to evacuate? This study research on the case of typhoon12 in 2011 through a questionnaire survey in Hongu area of Tanabe city, Wakayama prefecture. The result shows that people take actions while observing the condition of the river and behaviors of the neighbors instead of following instruction of evacuation from the local government.
