Brief communication: Towards disability inclusive risk management

People with disabilities face heightened vulnerability during disasters, yet they remain underrepresented in risk management planning and response. This brief communication reports findings from a pilot study in Tyrol, Austria, which assessed flood exposure and disaster preparedness in facilities se...

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Hauptverfasser: Coutureau, Vesna (VerfasserIn) , Bork-Hüffer, Tabea (VerfasserIn) , Keiler, Margreth (VerfasserIn)
Dokumenttyp: Article (Journal) Editorial
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 30 Jan 2026
In: Natural hazards and earth system sciences
Year: 2026, Jahrgang: 26, Heft: 1, Pages: 703-708
ISSN:1684-9981
DOI:10.5194/nhess-26-703-2026
Online-Zugang:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-703-2026
Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://nhess.copernicus.org/articles/26/703/2026/
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Verfasserangaben:Vesna Coutureau, Tabea Bork-Hüffer, and Margreth Keiler
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Zusammenfassung:People with disabilities face heightened vulnerability during disasters, yet they remain underrepresented in risk management planning and response. This brief communication reports findings from a pilot study in Tyrol, Austria, which assessed flood exposure and disaster preparedness in facilities serving people with disabilities. Spatial analysis revealed significant exposure to flood hazards, while qualitative interviews and document analysis identified critical gaps in risk awareness, preparedness, and inclusive planning. The study underscores the urgent need for disability-inclusive disaster risk management, emphasizing accessible information, targeted preparedness measures, and the integration of disability perspectives into emergency planning to enhance resilience for all.
Beschreibung:Gesehen am 23.02.2026
Beschreibung:Online Resource
ISSN:1684-9981
DOI:10.5194/nhess-26-703-2026