7. Introduction
This chapter discusses the methodological approaches to tsunami reconstruction in Tamil Nadu, highlighting the distinction between disaster recovery and standard development processes. It emphasizes the influence of cultural dimensions on occupancy of reconstructed housing and integrates perspectives from past disaster experiences, particularly focusing on the vulnerabilities faced by communities. The discourse on various vulnerability analyses offers insight into the dynamics involved in disaster management and reconstruction efforts.
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What we have learnt
- Understanding the role of cultural dimensions in post-disaster housing occupancy.
- Differentiating between hazards, vulnerabilities, and their role in disaster risk.
- The importance of participatory approaches in community-based analysis of vulnerabilities.
Key Concepts
- -- Disaster Recovery
- The process of restoring a community following a disaster, involving rebuilding infrastructure and addressing needs of affected populations.
- -- Vulnerability Analysis
- Assessment methods that evaluate the susceptibility of communities to disasters, emphasizing social and physical factors that contribute to their risks.
- -- Technocentric Analysis
- An approach focusing on the physical vulnerabilities of buildings through technical inspections after a disaster.
- -- CommunityBased Analysis
- Involvement of community members in identifying their vulnerabilities and solutions through participatory methods.
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