Water Scarcity in the Face of Hurricanes: Improving the Resilience of Potable Water Supplies in Selected Florida Counties

Fautemeh Sajadi Bami, Kamal A. Alsharif and Hannah Torres

Annals of the American Association of Geographers, 2022, vol. 112, issue 2, 449-467

Abstract: Hurricanes threaten drinking water supplies in Florida through problems such as contamination and shortages. The purpose of this research was to review management policies addressing potable water paucity caused by Hurricane Irma. A survey was used to understand these policies’ effects from the general public’s perspective. The perceived effectiveness of these policies was analyzed via cross-tabulations. The results of the study identified several issues with potable water management related to hurricanes: (1) economic constraints that prevent obtaining drinking water, (2) lack of concern or care in maintaining sanitary private wells, (3) inadequacy of policies encouraging locals to prepare for three days without regular water supplies, (4) greater water shortages experienced by younger respondents, and (5) residents who received emergency relief but did not require aid. The results also identified potential improvements in drinking water management in the face of hurricanes and can enhance potable water management to avoid loss of well-being in future hurricanes.

Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1080/24694452.2021.1939646

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