Response from the community in a crisis situation

If a disaster would occur in Bakklandet the community would respond to it by the means of “Dugnad”, cooperation, providing aid, helping and participating in the rescue, sharing information and organizing a disaster task force. The expectations towards the community were not solely positive, some would save themselves, and one stated that he did not feel belonging to the community. A high share of the respondents stated they did not know how the residents in the community would act due to the big level of uncertainty, and lack of experience and knowledge.

The respondents that could imagine helping the area prepare for an eventual disaster answered they could participate in dugnad, keep shelters safe, provide others with information and do recommended measures on their own property. One respondent stated that she was too old to participate, and several mentioned this was the municipality’s responsibility.

To create a sense of belonging and make people more actively engaged in the neighborhood the respondents required better information, communication, a contingency plan and that something had to be done with the high amount of temporary accommodations in the area.