Sara Fazeli
The University of New South Wales
About
Sara is currently a PhD candidate at the Research Centre for Integrated Transport Innovation (rCITI) at UNSW Sydney. Her research focuses on individual preparedness in response to flood and bushfire emergencies. Sara aims to address the knowledge gap in measuring individuals’ preparedness by introducing the flood and bushfire preparedness scales. These scales will serve as self-assessment tools to evaluate people's knowledge and preparedness in response to flood and bushfire conditions, covering various aspects, including knowledge, attitude, psychological preparedness, action preparedness, risk perception, and willingness to drive in floods and bushfires.
The outcomes of Sara’s research will provide a roadmap for academics and practitioners in disaster risk reduction to effectively educate people about flood and bushfire emergencies, contributing to the development of resilient communities.