Understanding evacuation behavior during cyclones: Evidence from Bangladesh

This paper provided a comprehensive analysis of the determinants of households' evacuation decisions during three cyclone occurrences in Bangladesh. Based on the survey data collected through face-to-face interviews with residents living in the coastal areas of Bangladesh, the authors investigate the household's evacuation behavior and the choice of evacuation destination.

Findings reveal consistent patterns across different cyclone events, highlighting the significant roles played by warning time, proximity to the coast, property loss, shelter accessibility, housing structure, literacy, past evacuation experiences, and demographic factors such as age, gender, and employment status. Additionally, the analysis of evacuation destinations uncovers nuanced insights into the preferences and challenges faced by evacuees, including the need for improving shelter accessibility.