Coastal areas across the globe and people who live in them are vulnerable to a host of natural disasters including hurricanes, typhoons, and tsunamis. During the past several decades, coastal communities of the world have also been seriously affected by man-made disasters resulting in severe social, economic, and environmental damages. The 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill (DWH) was the worst man-made disaster for the Gulf coast communities of the US. Community residents and resource organizations in the Florida Gulf coast responded quickly to address social, economic, and environmental needs after this disaster. The purpose of this single case study is to determine these community responses. The research uses documents from community organizations and in-depth interviews with community leaders. Constant comparative analysis method was used to determine major and sub categories of community efforts. Results show that community efforts centered on collaboration, outreach, and grassroots mobilization for resiliency after the disaster.
Coastal community mobilization in the aftermath of man-made disasters: A case study of Florida gulf coast community responses after the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Publish Date: 2016
Lindsey, A. B., & Kumaran, M. (2016). Coastal community mobilization in the aftermath of man-made disasters: A case study of Florida gulf coast community responses after the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. World Environment and Island Studies, 6(1), 35-41.
Author(s): Lindsey, A. B. & Kumaran, M.
