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<p>This study investigates homeowners’ perceptions of flood risks and managements and their willingness to relocate from river floodplains in Kumasi, Ghana. It addresses two main research questions: (1) How do homeowners perceive flood risks and managements? and (2) What factors influence their decisions to either remain in or relocate from flood-prone areas? A total of 157 homeowners residing in river floodplains were selected for the study. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data were examined through content analysis. The findings reveal three key flood risk perceptions: first, homeowners feel inadequately equipped to protect themselves from flood hazards; second, they exhibit little concern about recent flooding events in Kumasi; and third, they have limited access to information regarding flood risks. Moreover, majority of homeowners (58%) are unaware that they reside in floodplains, and many (96%) lack knowledge of building codes regulating construction in these areas. The top three management strategies employed by homeowners include first, cleaning the property second, repairing flood-damaged structures; and third, moving items to safer locations before flooding occurs. Besides, the study identifies significant associations between selected socio-economic characteristics and homeowners’ willingness to relocate under certain conditions. These findings highlight the urgent need for the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ghana to strengthen public education and enforce regulations concerning development in flood-prone zones, particularly the strict implementation of buffer zone regulations around water bodies.</p>

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Homeowners’ perceptions on flood risk and willingness to relocate from ecologically sensitive floodplains in Kumasi, Ghana

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    2025年1月3日

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  • Henry Mensah,
  • Richmond Oppong Darko,
  • Eric Kwame Simpeh,
  • Patrick Opoku,
  • Simon Kwabena Dankyi,
  • Michael Ayertey Nanor

摘要

This study investigates homeowners’ perceptions of flood risks and managements and their willingness to relocate from river floodplains in Kumasi, Ghana. It addresses two main research questions: (1) How do homeowners perceive flood risks and managements? and (2) What factors influence their decisions to either remain in or relocate from flood-prone areas? A total of 157 homeowners residing in river floodplains were selected for the study. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data were examined through content analysis. The findings reveal three key flood risk perceptions: first, homeowners feel inadequately equipped to protect themselves from flood hazards; second, they exhibit little concern about recent flooding events in Kumasi; and third, they have limited access to information regarding flood risks. Moreover, majority of homeowners (58%) are unaware that they reside in floodplains, and many (96%) lack knowledge of building codes regulating construction in these areas. The top three management strategies employed by homeowners include first, cleaning the property second, repairing flood-damaged structures; and third, moving items to safer locations before flooding occurs. Besides, the study identifies significant associations between selected socio-economic characteristics and homeowners’ willingness to relocate under certain conditions. These findings highlight the urgent need for the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ghana to strengthen public education and enforce regulations concerning development in flood-prone zones, particularly the strict implementation of buffer zone regulations around water bodies.