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Brief communication: Towards disability inclusive risk management

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: . People with disabilities face heightened vulnerability during disasters, yet they remain underrepresented in risk management planning and response. This brief communication highlights findings from a pilot study in Tyrol, Austria, which assessed flood exposure and disaster preparedness in facilities serving people with disabilities. Spatial analysis revealed significant exposure to flood hazards, while qualitative interviews uncovered critical gaps in risk awareness, preparedness, and inclusive planning. The study underscores the urgent need for disability-inclusive disaster risk management, calling for accessible information, targeted preparedness measures, and the integration of disability perspectives into emergency planning to enhance resilience for all.

Source: Natural hazards and earth system sciences

DOI: 10.5194/nhess-26-703-2026

Authors: Anna Vesna Coutureau, Tabea Bork-Hüffer, Margreth Keiler

Institutions: Universität Innsbruck, Heidelberg University

Language: English

Topic: Disaster Management and Resilience

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,553