International Session (Disaster Prevention and Mitigation)

[CS2-35] Examining the relationship between social vulnerability and property damage due to cyclones in Yangon City, Myanmar

〇Dianne Pacis Ancheta¹, Michael Henry² (1.Hokkaido University, 2.Shibaura Institute of Technology)

Keywords:social vulnerability, property damage, cyclone

This research aimed to examine the relationship between social vulnerability and property damage due to cyclones in Yangon City, Myanmar using data from a household interview survey. Results show that the lack of disaster preparations and living in temporary housing are the vulnerability criteria common to majority of the households. Households characterized by temporary housing, poor housing conditions, and/or lower education level are also more likely to experience severe property damage. Findings from this study can be used as evidentiary basis for developing target-specific initiatives for disaster risk reduction including preparedness for response and recovery.