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Perception of fire danger and wildland/urban policies after wildfire
| Author: |
Abt, R.C.; Kuypers, M.; Whitson, J.B. |
| Date: |
1991 |
| Periodical: |
In: Nodvin, S.C.; Waldrop, T.A., eds. Fire and the environment: ecological and cultural perspectives: Proceedings of an international symposium. Gen. Tech. Rep. SE–69. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southeastern Forest Experiment Station. |
| Abstract: |
Quantitative analysis conducted after the May 1985 Palm Coast fire in Florida identified several residential characteristics that influenced vulnerability to wildfire. As a follow-up to that analysis, homeowners were surveyed to determine their perception of fire danger and to determine their views on alternative mitigation measures they have undertaken as individuals and their view of alternative government mitigation policies. The survey indicates that homeowners perceive wildfire as a serious threat to their safety and property. Homeowners were receptive to a wide variety of government policy options, including restrictive planning, zoning, and building requirements. Older homeowners were more likely to have taken mitigation measures and were more receptive to government intervention. |
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