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RRS – HUMANIZED

SOCIAL IMPACT
1. The study of Ardales et al. (2016), “Impacts of floods on public schools in the
municipalities of Los Baños and Bay, Laguna, Philippines,” examined the impacts of
floods on education service delivery and student schooling in two lakeshore
municipalities in Laguna Lake, Philippines. Researchers gathered data through teacher
surveys, key informant interviews with government and education officials, focused
group discussions with students, parents, and stakeholders, and reports on flood damage
and dropout rates. Floods cancelled classes and disrupted school routines, caused
damage to the schools themselves, and created negative impacts on the teachers at both
home and school. The teaching challenges were insufficient time to cover the lessons,
low motivation and low concentration of students, shortfalls in classrooms, availability of
teaching materials, and difficulties in preparing lessons. Student enrollment and
performance declined, and there was no increase in dropout among students due to floods
as in previous studies. The author recommends adaptation measures to overcome the
effects of floods on school operations.

2. The study by Abad et al. (2019), titled “Commuting behavior adaptation to flooding: An
analysis of transit users’ choices in Metro Manila,” investigates how commuters in Metro
Manila adapt their travel behavior when experiencing floods. Using data from a
questionnaire for employees, the study finds that commute adaptations occur more
frequently during the trip to work than during the return trip, mainly due to changes in
departure time. Binary logit models suggest that commute and employment situations are
the strongest predictors of adaptive behavior. Perceived flood characteristics,
sociodemographic factors, and beliefs about flood frequency also influence adaptation
but to a lesser extent. The study concludes with recommendations for transit agencies
and employers to help commuters adapt to flood-related travel disruptions without
impacting work or household commitments.

3. According to Headwaters Economics (2023), in the United States, flooding


disproportionately impacts vulnerable populations and exacerbates existing inequities.
Over 53 million Americans live in high-risk flood areas, but people of color, Hispanics,
mobile home residents, and people with disabilities will be even more likely to be
affected. Factors that determine community vulnerability include flood exposure, the
quality of infrastructure, the capacity of the local government, and the ability of the
community to prepare for, respond to, and recover from floods (social vulnerability).
Socially vulnerable groups experience greater exposure to floods and suffer both in the
short and long run. These unequal impacts arise from historical economic, political, and
land-use decisions that concentrated risk in areas with limited resources and political
influence for affected groups. Moreover, disaster recovery systems often perpetuate these
inequities. Headwaters Economics’ analysis of flood and socioeconomic data identifies
areas where flood risks disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, particularly in
communities with limited local government capacity. An interactive map (not included
here) allows users to filter counties based on flood risk, community capacity, and
demographic characteristics to identify areas that need increased resources, technical
assistance, and long-term investments to reduce flood risks and protect vulnerable
communities.

4. According to Floodinfo.ie (n.d.), flooding produces significant immediate and long-term


impacts on individuals and communities. Beyond the immediate physical dangers, the
stress and trauma associated with flooding, or even the threat of flooding, can cause
immense psychological distress, potentially leading to chronic illnesses. Recovery can be
a lengthy and stressful process, further impacting well-being. In general, the most
vulnerable people affected by floods are old people, disabled people, and those with long-
term illnesses. Such people suffer significantly from flooding, as their ability to replace
damaged possessions or restore acceptable living conditions may be severely impaired by
limited finance. Floods also interfere with community services and infrastructures,
including schools, health facilities, and community centers, thus causing partial or total
interruption of services either temporarily or for a prolonged time.

ECONOMIC IMPACT
5. In “Homeless and looking for help – why people with disability and their carers fare
worse after floods,” Bailie et al. (2022) examines the disproportionate impact of flooding
on people with disabilities and their carers, especially in the context of the 2022 New
South Wales and Queensland floods that damaged thousands of homes. This paper
continues the work following the 2017 Northern Rivers floods by reporting that people
with disabilities and their carers have a greater chance of experiencing house flooding,
evacuation, and longer displacement periods. In addition, their risk for developing PTSD
is increased. Socioeconomic disadvantage plays a further role in the vulnerability by
having individuals with disabilities being overrepresented within lower socioeconomic
groups and therefore having a greater chance of being housed in cheaper, more flood-
prone accommodation. The study highlights that flood exposure interacts with social,
cultural, and economic factors, further exposing people to risk and constraining
preparedness, response, and recovery for people with disabilities. For instance, in
Lismore, a high percentage of flood zone residents in 2017 belonged to the lowest
socioeconomic group.

6. According to Ahead for Business (2024), preparedness is the most important thing for
small businesses, including securing appropriate insurance coverage to account for
location-specific flood risks and potential income loss. According to the Australian
Psychological Society, mental preparation for floods involves four steps: anticipating
stress, identifying typical physical and emotional responses, managing feelings through
techniques like breathing exercises and self-talk, and engaging with a trusted person.
According to the same source, past experiences with floods or other disasters can inform
future preparedness strategies.

7. According to Entrusted (2023), the immediate impact on human lives of disastrous


flooding is frequently mentioned, whereas the effects on businesses go unaccounted for
often. Just like homes, businesses are badly damaged by flooding and closed for days,
weeks, or even months after such flooding. Monetary damage may be extreme, even
considering insurance. Four key ways in which business is affected include: 1) loss of
stock and assets (inventory, vehicles, equipment), leading to operational disruption and
financial losses; 2) business premises being closed, leading to lost revenue and ongoing
expenses; 3) loss of power and data, damaging equipment and causing potentially
irretrievable loss of data; and 4) loss of revenue due to closure and potential employee
absences. This effect in aggregate can create a protracted financial crisis for the
concerned business firms. The conclusion emphasizes the urgency of getting the
professional disaster cleanup services at an early date to restore businesses.

REFERENCES:

SOCIAL IMPACT
1. Students – Philippines
- https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Maria-Victoria-Espaldon/publication/
320490757_IMPACTS_OF_FLOODS_ON_PUBLIC_SCHOOLS_IN_THE_MU
NICIPALITIES_OF_LOS_BANOS_AND_BAY_LAGUNA_PHILIPPINES/
links/5d7869fb4585151ee4ae00a7/IMPACTS-OF-FLOODS-ON-PUBLIC-
SCHOOLS-IN-THE-MUNICIPALITIES-OF-LOS-BANOS-AND-BAY-
LAGUNA-PHILIPPINES.pdf?
__cf_chl_tk=Q9nt2FH_UJtDxnGffkeZyXBECpPyn.siOoM1FG93PcI-
1733236270-1.0.1.1-qYcQ4QCiZd3mESrndrI.WpABU0ciOJdrLH.cS5_OBQA
2. Employee – Philippines
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2214367X18302254

3. Priority Groups – Head Water Economics


- https://headwaterseconomics.org/natural-hazards/unequal-impacts-of-flooding/

4. Senior Citizens – Floodinfo.ie


https://www.floodinfo.ie/about_frm/impacts_of_flooding/
ECONOMIC IMPACT
5. PWD
- https://www.preventionweb.net/news/homeless-and-looking-help-why-people-
disability-and-their-carers-fare-worse-after-floods

6. Business Owners – Ahead for Business


- https://aheadforbusiness.org.au/resources/the-effects-of-floods-on-small-business
7. Business Owners – Entrusted
- https://entrusted.com/4-ways-flooding-can-impact-your-business/

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