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Alam, M S and Haque, S M (2020) Seismic vulnerability evaluation of educational buildings of Mymensingh city, Bangladesh using rapid visual screening and index based approach. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11(03), 379–402.

Cariño, J M N and Garciano, L E O (2019) Proposed evacuation safety index (ESI) for school buildings. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11(03), 309–28.

Garakani, S A, Lak, A and Niyasati, M (2020) Toward sustainable development in post-flood relocation of rural settlements in Iran. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11(03), 359–77.

Heidari, S, Vatankhah, S, Tourani, S and Heidari, M (2020) The perceptions of policymakers on earthquake mitigation. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11(03), 403–14.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Risk reduction; Iran; Disaster; Earthquake; Mitigation; Policymakers;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1759-5908
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJDRBE-04-2019-0013
  • Abstract:
    The purpose of this study identified the priorities, challenges and different aspects of the mitigation phase according to policymakers for planning and better management of reducing risk within the cultural, religious, social and political conditions of Iran. Design/methodology/approach In the present qualitative study, 19 policymakers in different levels of the disaster management organizations were selected based on purposive sampling. Semi-structured and face-to-face interviews were used to identify the participants’ views. The findings were analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings The present situation and the challenges of the mitigation phase were the main themes in this study. Risk perception, training and media were the sub-themes. Political, legal, social and cultural challenges of the mitigation phase were also sub-themes. Originality/value The findings of this study indicated that different aspects should be considered to minimize the risk of earthquake. In addition, all kinds of media, including visual, written, audio, instrumental, group and multimedia, should be used for enhancing public awareness so that readiness for earthquakes can be considered as a permanent mission of the citizens, who are always concerned about earthquakes.

Karki, T K (2019) Flood resilience in Malaysian cities: a case study of two towns in Johor state. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11(03), 329–42.

Odiase, O, Wilkinson, S and Neef, A (2019) Risk of natural hazards and the coping capacity of the South African community in Auckland. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11(03), 343–57.

Perera, C, Jayasooriya, D, Jayasiri, G, Randil, C, Bandara, C, Siriwardana, C, Dissanayake, R, Hippola, S, Sylva, K, Kamalrathne, T and Kulatunga, A (2020) Evaluation of gaps in early warning mechanisms and evacuation procedures for coastal communities in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11(03), 415–33.

Soetanto, R, Hermawan, F, Milne, A, Hatmoko, J U D, As'ad, S and He, C (2020) Developing sustainable arrangements for “proactive” disaster risk financing in Java, Indonesia. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11(03), 435–51.