… Old Fadama was selected for this study because it i) is a major hotspot of flood disasters, ii)
reflects the socio-spatial diversity of informal settlements, and iii) is known for its strong social …

… flooding, research on African cities is scarce. To address such a knowledge gap, this chapter
explores micro-level flood response strategies in Old Fadama… relief from flood vulnerabilities…

… and Old Fadama, this paper explores the capacities of flood-… manage their vulnerabilities
and exposure to flood events. … and preparedness for the occurrence of perennial floods in the …

… flood disasters, and the perception of flood disaster risk and the sustainability risk posed by
floods significantly affect flood disaster preparedness … number of flood disaster preparedness …

… In the Old Fadama neihbourhoods for example, the task force engages in preparedness
against flood events as noted the interviews: The Old Fadama Development Association has a …

… Fadama are low laying lands subject to seasonal flooding or … It is a Hausa word meaning,
the seasonally flooded or flood … , respondents associate their preparedness with the religious …

… of hazard adaptation preparedness measures to include risk … urban poor’s exposure to
flooding was accounted for by the … equipment in places like Old Fadama, given their challenges …

… urban poor’s exposure to flooding was accounted for by the … at risk for optimal preparedness
and response and at the … equipment in places like Old Fadama, given their challenges …

… flood management as insignificant. Using three case studies from Accra,Glefe, Agbogbloshie
and Old Fadama, this paper explores the capacities of flood-… and exposure to flood events. …

… (Old Fadama) is the cause of our exposure to frequent floods… and adapt to floods, they
always use flooding as basis to … education on flood prevention, preparedness and adaptation; …