Housing mitigation and its spatial characteristics in Takeo, Saga after the repetitive floods

Abstract

This study clarified the actions and spatial characteristics of water resistant housing in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture, which experienced consecutive floods in 2019 and 2021, and discussed the factors that enabled the housing mitigation were suvivors' insurance coverage, information gathering through proactive communication with neighbors, and risk perception of flood damage. Regarding spatial characteristics, the respondents tended to be older, had lived in the neighborhood longer, and were more aware of the expected depth of flooding. Based on these characteristics, it is necessary to pursue measures to promote the housing mitigation before and after disasters.