Public perception of flood hazard in two Nigerian cities

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    Interestingly, relocation of those in at-risk zones does not directly appear in lists of recommendation although enforcement of planning laws implies relocation to varying degrees depending on the context. While voluntary relocation may occur, as observed in this study and others, forced relocation by the authorities is met with mixed reactions, and in some cases a return to the original place of habitation despite the risk (Ahouangan et al., 2014; Ayoade and Akintola, 1980; Lassailly-Jacob, 2015; Ologunorisa and Adeyemo, 2005; Oruonye, 2013; Tarhule, 2005; Tschakert et al., 2010). Many studies appear to recommend risk awareness education with the implicit hope that it will cause voluntary relocation, but, as shown in this study and others, simply raising awareness is not sufficient to motivate action.

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