[P31] The warning system in flood disasters, case study from Chiang Mai, Thailand
Conference Bldg 2F - Sakura Hall
| Affiliation | SiPa Research Organization |
|---|---|
| Author | Pathawit & Siripen CHONGSERMSIRISAKUL |
| Co-Author | Dr. Siripen Iamurai（SiPa Research Organization） |
Keywords
- The flood warning system
- The flood crises in Chiang Mai
- Sendai framework flood assessment
- Non-economic damage
Outline
An alert system that uses existing communication methods complemented by new technology that is suitable for the characteristics of society and local people to reduce the risk of disaster during the biggest flood crisis in October 2024. Alarm communication system that focuses on warning methods for the public to take timely action to prepare, risk mitigation, emergency response after a disaster, and recovery and reconstruction stages for preparation and response at all stages of a disaster.
It is a holistic warning system that integrates all sectors to reduce the risk of urban disasters that can reduce damage as a way to deal with floods mixed with the city’s identity. The society and culture of the local people.
We have used the Sendai Framework for Reducing the Disaster Risk of Non-Economic Losses to assess the damage from this disaster with qualitative and quantitative research methods to track disaster damage from system users in all dimensions. We found that disaster damage decreased after evaluation with the Sendai framework.
We believe that Chiang Mai's integrated approach to disaster and risk management can serve as a model for warning systems that may benefit other localities to deploy to deal with disasters in the future.
