DISASTER MANAGEMENT MODEL FOR REPEATED FLOOD AREA IN SENA DISTRICT, PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to 1) study the problems and situation of disaster management for repeated flood area in Sena district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, 2) study the factors impacting the flood management and 3) develop the flood control and management model. By using random sampling technique, the sample groups for this qualitative and quantitative research were 85 and 382 people impacted by repeated flood respectively. Based on the purposive sampling technique, 86 people from several sectors were selected such as local government employees, village headman and so on. In order to collect the data from the sample groups, deep interview, Focus group and questionnaire were used as research tools. Next, all collected data were analyzed by using percentage, average, standard deviation and multiple regression analysis. The research findings were 1) the preparation such as flood warning system, flood suction pump and the four requisites were arranged and distributed to all disaster victims. Damaged structures and buildings were maintained and cleaned up. However, some difficulties such as misinformation, lack of budget, delay and lack of cooperation need to be solved. Also, some areas are located to be the water reservoirs in order prevent the flood crisis in the important regions., 2) leadership, management resources, know-how and skills for the disaster management, community strength, communication and cooperation can explain the changing of disaster management., and 3) the disaster management model were separated into 3 phases. Firstly, planning process, during the flooding situation and the aiding measures for the disaster victims