Cyclone Evacuation Scenario in Kutubdia, Bangladesh: Tropical Cyclone Komen in 2015

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Safe and secure evacuation during an emergency is very important to save lives. There are many features and obstacles of evacuation behavior during an emergency. The research was conducted in Kutubdia Upazila under Cox’s Bazar district, Bangladesh to study grass-roots cyclone vulnerability and to find out the reasons why some people evacuate to cyclone shelter and why some people not. Based on survey data collected from the survivors, it was determined that while the majority of people realize the cyclone is coming and had received the evacuation information from the Cyclone Preparedness Program (CPP) volunteers or the radio, TV, but only 22% of respondents in this village responded to the warning by seeking protection in the nearby cyclone shelters. The major identified reasons for respondent’s non-compliance with evacuation orders are long-distance of a cyclone shelter from home, not enough space to shelter and gender- related issues was the most important determinant in the decision to seek protection in safe places. It is also found that women did not start evacuation until consent from the head of family. These types of behavior reflect the general evacuation behavior of coastal communities in Bangladesh. Therefore, a high level of trust from residents in the warning system is important to real evacuation. Also, the community is the first responder to help each other’s to evacuate safe places. It is necessary to raise awareness of disaster and provide real-time information on the vulnerability to cyclones at community levels. The local level may help decision-makers and other stakeholders to make a better decision on effective disaster management.

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