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8. Vulnerability Categories

The chapter focuses on the vulnerability of the built environment and cultural heritage in the context of flooding. It explores physical, social, economic, and cultural vulnerabilities through mapping exercises and risk assessments, highlighting the importance of integrating scientific data with community perceptions. Effective conservation measures and protocols are also discussed in light of historical impacts from flooding events.

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Sections

  • 1

    Vulnerability Categories

    This section outlines various vulnerability categories in built environments, emphasizing the social, physical, economic, and cultural aspects impacted by flooding.

  • 1.1

    Critical Infrastructure

    Critical infrastructure encompasses essential facilities like hospitals and water supplies that are at high risk, necessitating effective flood risk mapping.

  • 1.2

    Roads And Their Risk Assessment

    This section focuses on the categorization of roads based on their risk levels and discusses the challenges in comparing flood risk maps.

  • 1.3

    Social Approach To Vulnerability

    This section discusses the social vulnerabilities in disaster management, focusing on community engagement through mapping exercises.

  • 1.4

    Challenges Of Comparing Maps

    This section highlights the complexities faced when comparing different types of maps in spatial risk assessments, focusing on flood risks and the associated vulnerabilities.

  • 1.5

    Flood Hazard Mapping

    This section discusses the categorization and assessment of flood hazards, emphasizing physical, social, economic, and cultural vulnerabilities within various sectors.

  • 1.6

    Classification Of Vulnerability Layers

    This section discusses the classification of various vulnerability layers affecting critical infrastructure, social structures, and cultural heritage in the context of flood risk.

  • 2

    Types Of Vulnerability

    This section explores different types of vulnerability in the context of built environments, including physical, social, economic, and cultural vulnerabilities particularly related to flooding.

  • 2.1

    Physical Vulnerability

    This section discusses the concept of physical vulnerability in relation to infrastructure, social, economic, and cultural risks, emphasizing the challenges in mapping and assessing these vulnerabilities.

  • 2.2

    Social Vulnerability

    This section discusses social vulnerability, highlighting the categorization of communities based on their risk and resilience to floods.

  • 2.3

    Economic Vulnerability

    This section discusses the impacts of flooding on economic vulnerability, highlighting the damage to businesses and heritage properties.

  • 2.4

    Cultural Vulnerability

    The section discusses cultural vulnerability in the context of flood risks, highlighting the impacts on heritage properties and the importance of preserving cultural history.

  • 3

    Integration Of Data And Tools

    This section discusses the integration of various data sources and tools used for categorizing vulnerabilities in the built environment and flood risk assessment.

  • 3.1

    Combining Map Data

    This section discusses the methodologies used to combine different types of map data to assess flood risk and the vulnerabilities of a region.

  • 3.2

    Scientific Vs. Perception Approaches

    This section explores the differences between scientific and perception-based approaches to understanding vulnerability in flood risk management.

  • 4

    Conservation Impacts

    This section discusses the impact of flooding on various infrastructures and the methodologies used to classify vulnerability and manage conservation.

  • 4.1

    Impact Of Major Flooding In Ayutthaya

    The major flooding in Ayutthaya has had significant impacts on the physical, social, economic, and cultural aspects of the region, leading to a comprehensive evaluation of vulnerabilities.

  • 4.2

    Emergency Measures And Conservation Strategy

    This section discusses the classification of flood risk in various categories and highlights the importance of community engagement in disaster management and conservation strategies.

  • 5

    Conclusions

    This section summarizes the analysis of flood vulnerability across different regions and categories, emphasizing the critical need for heritage conservation.

References

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