Problem Statement, Methodology, Research Plan

Problem Statement, Methodology, Research Plan Student’s Name Institution Course # and Name Professor’s Name Submission Date Introduction According to Moorehead (2023), for a long time, Texas has been very prone to wildfire, especially in the rural and rapidly expanding urban areas. With an increasing tide of residents and a resultant collapse in weather conditions becoming increasingly unpredictable, this portends the need for highly efficient disaster management. While the prevention of wildfires is not possible, response mechanisms that are well coordinated can reduce loss of life, property, and environmental damage to a minimum. The Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) approach could be practical as local communities are directly involved in disaster preparedness and resilience-building activities and measures. CBDRM centers on community empowerment through active behavior by the community to reduce disaster risks (Londoño & Londoño, 2024). The program entails implementing mitigation strategies against certain regional vulnerability factors and their coordination with the traditional leadership and resident population. Due to the peculiar nature of the wildfire threat in Texas, a community-driven approach has great promise for promoting disaster preparedness, enhancing response capability, and reducing the time needed for recovery. This study reviews how the CBDRM approach adds to resilience to wildfires, among other disasters, in Texas. It can further assess the suitability of such community-driven interventions by highlighting strengths and possible areas for improvement. The study will draw from case studies and research on how Texas communities can improve preparedness against and response to wildfires to ensure minimum loss with long-term resiliency. Methodology Research Design The methodology that will be undertaken includes a case study approach that is highly relevant to addressing research questions of the "how" variety concerning enhancing community resilience in Texas to wildfires. To this end, the case study method will enable a comprehensive review of qualitative and quantitative data to understand the efficiency of CBDRM programs in such contexts. This nature of analysis shall be exploratory, requiring comprehensive information on how these community-driven initiatives work, their outcomes, and implications on the general disaster management perspective. Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches Qualitative and quantitative data will b...