Riscos de inundações e vulnerabilidade socioambiental das famílias no setor Jardim Querido em Porto Nacional – TO: a percepção dos moradores e o papel dos órgãos públicos

Abstract

This study was carried out with the purpose of knowing about the perception of the risks of floods with emphasis on the socioenvironmental vulnerability of families living in part of the Jardim Querido sector and the role of public agencies in Porto Nacional - TO. It is notorious that the population density in areas that are unsuitable for occupation increases great disturbances, material and human losses. To that end, they were focused on the perception and responses of the residents of areas that have already been impacted and the surrounding area on the risks, social conditions, perceptions and experiences lived. At first, theoretical background was discussed, encompassing subjects such as the environment and environmental (in) justice, the notion of risk of floods, the perceived / perceived social perception. As for the methodological aspects, it was an empirical and field research, when data collection was carried out especially with the people, in their residences and still in some organs of the municipality. Thus, it is hoped that the results from this study will serve as a subsidy for the planning of public policies, those responsible for the monitoring and alert of this area and territorial planning of the city of Porto Nacional - TO, always focused on the sustainability and improvement of the quality of life of the population.