ASSESSMENT OF IMPACTS OF FLOOD DISASTER AND HAZARDSON COMMUNITY HEALTH IN ILESE-IJEBU, OGUN STATE: THEHEALTH EDUCATION IMPLICATIONS

Abstract

Floods are one of the most common hazards to cause disasters and have led to extensive morbidity and mortality throughout
the world. The study aimed to assess the impacts of flood disasters on community health, and the health education
implications. and to identify, evaluate and determine the use of managerial skills on urban drainage systems and flood
disasters in the community. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. Two hundred and fifty (250)
respondents were randomly selected among the inhabitants of Ilese-Ijebu. The findings reveal that 80% have adequate
knowledge regarding flood disasters, they were aware that flood can lead to loss of life and properties, 70% of respondents
agree that the waste disposal habit of the people is poor and has an impact on the occurrence of flood disaster, Results
indicated by the perception of 98.4% that Health Education is vital to floods disaster mitigation. (80%) agreed that impacts
on community health can be reduced by efficient disease surveillance during and after flooding, location of Health Care
Facilities is also key to community health. The study concluded that people's perspective has a great impact on the
consequences of flooding. The following recommendations were made the government should enforce environmental law
and policy, and make provision for health educators and qualified environmental health officers in the community to educate
and enlighten people on the proper way of disposing of their waste materials, causes and consequences of flood disaster.