Flood Warnings and Preparedness Uptake of Flood-Risk Households in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Francis E. Atie and Elliot A Sibiri
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Francis E. Atie: Master of Science, PG School, Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island P.M.B 071, Amassoma Bayelsa State
Elliot A Sibiri: Professor & Lecturer Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island P.M.B 071, Amassoma Bayelsa State

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 11, 2175-2206

Abstract: Flood hazards are becoming persistent social and environmental concern in Nigeria especially in Bayelsa State with horrifying experiences of flood disasters causing monumental losses and untold hardship on vulnerable households. Flood-risk households are faced with the challenges of food insecurity, loss of livelihood, displacement even death with little or no option for improving their well-being due to deepening hunger and poverty. Theoretically flood warnings influences behavioral changes dependent on household’s socio-economic status regarding income status, housing type, settlement patterns, house ownership and household alternate source of income influences household decisions and uptake of preparedness actions against flooding upsurge in Bayelsa state. A flood disaster recovery measure is recommended for all the eight LGAs of the state and this should consist of activities that continue beyond the contingency and emergency period to restore critical community functions and begin to manage stabilization efforts.

Date: 2024
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