Returning home after Superstorm Sandy: phases in the return-entry process

Laura Siebeneck (), Ronald Schumann, Britt-Janet Kuenanz, Seungyoon Lee, Bailey C. Benedict, Caitlyn M. Jarvis and Satish V. Ukkusuri
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Laura Siebeneck: University of North Texas
Ronald Schumann: University of North Texas
Britt-Janet Kuenanz: University of North Texas
Seungyoon Lee: Purdue University
Bailey C. Benedict: Purdue University
Caitlyn M. Jarvis: Purdue University
Satish V. Ukkusuri: Purdue University

Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, 2020, vol. 101, issue 1, No 9, 195-215

Abstract: Abstract Despite current advances in research related to return-entry process following disasters, the need to understand this process from the perspective of the returnees remains. This exploratory study examines the return-entry experience of residents returning home after Superstorm Sandy. Specifically, this study aims to identify patterns in the return experiences of residents following the ending of the evacuation order and gain insight into the temporal dimensions of the activities and decisions made following disasters. A series of six focus groups were conducted with 28 participants from communities in Ocean County and Monmouth County, New Jersey. A qualitative grounded theory approach of focus group transcripts revealed three different phases: (1) initiation and planning, (2) traveling home, and (3) arriving home. Understanding the actions and perspectives of returnees within each phase provides greater insight into the experiences of returnees during this critical time in the early disaster recovery process.

Keywords: Return-entry; Superstorm Sandy; Recovery; Return phases; New Jersey (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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