Academic Journal
Tourist Population Vulnerability Assessment in Cross-Border Wildfire-Prone Areas
| Τίτλος: | Tourist Population Vulnerability Assessment in Cross-Border Wildfire-Prone Areas |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Vaiciulyte, Sandra, Rohaert, Arthur, Ronchi, Enrico |
| Συνεισφορές: | Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, Departments at LTH, Department of Building and Environmental Technology, Division of Fire Safety Engineering, Lunds universitet, Lunds Tekniska Högskola, Institutioner vid LTH, Institutionen för bygg- och miljöteknologi, Avdelningen för Brandteknik, Originator, Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, Departments at LTH, Department of Technology and Society, Transport and Roads, Traffic Safety and Behaviour, Lunds universitet, Lunds Tekniska Högskola, Institutioner vid LTH, Institutionen för teknik och samhälle, Trafik och väg, Trafiksäkerhet och beteende, Originator, Lund University, Profile areas and other strong research environments, Lund University Profile areas, LU Profile Area: Proactive Ageing, Lunds universitet, Profilområden och andra starka forskningsmiljöer, Lunds universitets profilområden, LU profilområde: Proaktivt åldrande, Originator |
| Πηγή: | Fire Technology. 61(5):3687-3704 |
| Θεματικοί όροι: | Engineering and Technology, Civil Engineering, Other Civil Engineering, Teknik, Samhällsbyggnadsteknik, Annan samhällsbyggnadsteknik |
| Περιγραφή: | Frequent wildfires increasingly impact tourist populations, yet there is a shortage of evidence-based, human-centered tools for wildfire risk reduction tailored to these areas. Most current tools focus primarily on assessing and reducing physical vulnerabilities, overlooking human aspects. While some community wildfire management guidelines exist, actionable strategies for disaster managers to address tourist-specific vulnerabilities are absent. This study aligned with existing vulnerability assessment methodologies, utilizing qualitative interviews, site visits, and literature review to identify key characteristics of tourist vulnerabilities and develop effective mitigation strategies. As a result, we developed TOURSAFE—a freely accessible tool for disaster risk managers in tourist areas. Based on human behavior in fire scenarios, expected evacuation decisions, and key actors’ expertise, TOURSAFE assists in identifying tourism-related wildfire vulnerabilities and offers relevant, adaptable mitigation strategies. This tool is easy to use, accessible, and provides actionable advice for short-, medium-, and long-term planning. |
| Σύνδεσμος πρόσβασης: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10694-025-01750-w |
| Βάση Δεδομένων: | SwePub |
| ISSN: | 00152684 15728099 |
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| DOI: | 10.1007/s10694-025-01750-w |