A Study of Factors Influencing on Disaster Management Policy Satisfaction of Local Governments: Focused on 6 Areas of Local Safety Index

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to find a way to improve satisfaction with the disaster management policy by analyzing local residents' perceptions of disaster management. To this end, a survey was conducted on the perception and satisfaction of each disaster safety sector using items in the six major areas of the regional safety index. In this study, policy literacy and performance were selected as factors affecting policy satisfaction. It was found that both policy awareness and performance had a positive (+) influence relationship with satisfaction. Also, measures to improve disaster management policy satisfaction include active promotion of disaster management policies and projects, development of information delivery means considering the characteristics of the vulnerable, establishment of disaster management measures and strategies considering regional characteristics, and promotion of safety education.