Scheele FR, Kaiser LH, Paulik R. 2021. Household relocation and recovery following the 2017 Edgecumbe flooding: results of a survey. Lower Hutt (NZ): GNS Science. 47 p. (GNS Science report; 2021/01). doi:10.21420/XY1M-AR73.
Abstract
In April 2017, the Rangitāiki River breached a stopbank, resulting in widespread flooding within the town of Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty. The evacuation of the town and damage to homes led to major disruption for residents. The relocation of households, both temporary and permanent, had long-lasting effects on the community. A questionnaire to gather residents’ experiences during the event and subsequent recovery was hand-delivered to residential addresses in Edgecumbe in November 2020. Topics included housing damage, evacuation experiences, relocation decisions, timeframes that residents were out of their homes and demographics. Of the 605 surveys delivered, 119 were returned, giving a 19.7% response rate. This report presents the results of the data collected in table and graph formats but does not contain any interpretation or analysis. (auth)
