It can be observed that the squatter communities of Segambut have a strong sense of togetherness as
they have been through trying times on many occasions in the past. The respondents were concerned not
only for his family, but also for the safety of his neighbours during the calamity. This idea of social
capital was very prominent in the discussion with respondents from the squatter settlements as most of
them have been together for quite a substantial period of time and felt that they could rely on their
neighbours for assistance whenever needed. They were quite confident that while they were very willing
to assist the others when disaster struck, the reverse would also be the same, and probably expected.