IJSRP, Volume 7, Issue 11, November 2017 Edition [ISSN 2250-3153]
Mukhwana Laura Nasimiyu, Wakhungu,J.W,Omuterema ,S
Abstract:
Fire disasters have caused injuries, numerous deaths and extensive damages to homes and businesses. Despite various systems in place for household preparedness and survival, the effects of fire destruction stillaffect the economic and social fabric of the whole community.Preparednessand effective response reduces vulnerability from inevitable events of fire destruction. The purpose of this study was to investigate farmer’sfire hazard preparedness and response in Mumias Sugar belt zone in Western Kenya.