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This study examines associations of place meanings and perceived individual preparedness with subjective household resilience and community resilience. Research has shown an active controversy over whether place meanings and individual preparedness could strengthen perceived household and community resilience. Results from a random sample household survey of 912 coastal Louisiana residents confirm that people who have close ties to their living environs, which is one key aspect of place meanings, are more likely to perceive their households and community as resilient. We also find a positive effect of individual preparedness on household and community resilience, especially the perceived ability to plan and adapt to environmental changes. Conversely, we find that higher risk awareness, as a key aspect of perceived individual preparedness, is associated with decreased confidence in household and community resilience. Taken together, we affirm that promoting environmental threat-related information and strategies is vital for fostering resilient communities.
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