Alternatives in local risk management in cantons without regulatory plan: case of Alajuelita

Authors

  • Luis Nelson Arroyo González, Máster Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, Costa Rica

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15359/rgac.61-4.7

Keywords:

Risk management, natural threats, community organization

Abstract

The situation of environmental deterioration and the absence of a Regulatory Plan, has motivated the establishment of Risk Management alternatives to residents of some neighborhoods through talks, trainings, delivery of informative material and field practices. This has led to the formation of Neighborhood Emergency Committees, where the incorporation of residents has established a substantial difference in the identification, surveillance and attention of risky sites, with evident improvements in the community organization and self-care.

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Published

2019-05-07

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Arroyo González, L. N. (2019). Alternatives in local risk management in cantons without regulatory plan: case of Alajuelita. Geographical Journal of Central America, 4(61E), 145-154. https://doi.org/10.15359/rgac.61-4.7

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 61E (2018): Revista Geográfica de América Central 61E (4) Especial

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Case studies (Peer reviewed)

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Arroyo González, L. N. (2019). Alternatives in local risk management in cantons without regulatory plan: case of Alajuelita. Geographical Journal of Central America, 4(61E), 145-154. https://doi.org/10.15359/rgac.61-4.7

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