The influence of socio demographic factors on severe weather concern, knowledge and preparedness among Malaysians

• Main Authors: Mat Said, Aini, Abu Bakar, Elistina, Ab Kadir, Mohd Zainal Abidin, Gomes, Chandima, Keul, Alexander G.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 2014
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/38462/1/The%20influence%20of%20socio%20demographic%20factors%20on%20severe%20weather%20concern%2C%20knowledge%20and%20preparedness%20among%20Malaysians.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/38462/

The objective of this study was to examine the influence of socio-demographic factors on severe weather concern, knowledge and preparedness among urban and semi-urban residents of Malaysia. Results indicated that a broad-based education approach could be used to enhance community preparedness to sev...