Chapter 1 of the National Levee Safety Guidelines, titled "Managing Flood Risk," focuses on managing flood risk associated with levees. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and assessing the potential risks posed by levees to communities and infrastructure. The chapter discusses the need for comprehensive risk management strategies that take into account various factors such as hydraulic conditions, geotechnical properties, and the surrounding environment. Key concepts covered in Chapter 1 include: Understanding Flood Risk, Recognizing Flood Risk Sources, Risk Communication and Public Engagement, and Planning for Risk Changes. Overall, Chapter 1 provides a foundational understanding of flood risk management principles and emphasizes the importance of proactive measures to enhance levee safety and resilience in the face of increasing flood threats. #LeveeSafety #FloodRiskManagement #Resilience #NLSG #USACE #FEMA #NationalLeveeSafetyProgram #ManagingFloodRisk Interested Parties are encouraged to submit feedback on the NLSG by July 31st.

Attention all flood specialists! Have you read the latest version of Journal for Flood Risk Management? Be sure to read Associate Editor Brian R. Cook's illuminating editorial on the flood risk management challenges in Australia, before enjoying an array of essays at the cutting edge of the innovative thought. Link below in the comments... #floods #floodrisk #floodmanagement #ciwem

Taking a step towards a safer tomorrow! I've successfully completed the Flood Aware Be Prepared Quiz, expanding my understanding of flood risk management and mitigation strategies. #staysafe #stayalert

Our new Municipal Flood Risk Check-Up has 3 sections that reflect the ISO 31000 Risk Management framework and will help you know your municipal risk:   1.    Flood Hazard and Exposure – Identifying Potential Risks (16 questions) 2.    Flood Preparedness – Analysing Risks (12 questions) 3.    Flood Preparedness – Reducing Risks (22 questions) The Check-Up ultimately combines responses to all sections to provide an overall rating. 🌊 What is your rating? Find out today! Download the Check-Up (and report) for free: https://lnkd.in/eXkm2SMw   #MunicipalFloodRiskCheckup #tacklingfloodingtogether #floodrisk #floodresilience #climatechange #extremeweather

👉 The Research Handbook on Flood Risk Management is finally out: https://lnkd.in/exZKg5AZ. Together with Dr. Thomas Hartmann and Barbara Tempels, we contributed a chapter on the role of Land Use Planning in breaking the vicious cycle of the ‘control paradox’ (the false sense of safety from overreliance on flood defense) and shifting the #floodriskmanagement discourse towards making more room for water in our built environments. Can't wait to grab this book and dive right in! (pun intended 🤓 sorry!)

🙏Thank you all for following along during our 'Managing Flood Risk - Who's Involved' focus Week! We hope you've gained valuable insights and a better understanding of the various roles and responsibilities involved in flood risk management. ➡https://ow.ly/txTt50QrFx1

Have your say on our Local Flood Risk Management Strategy 2024-34. It sets out our objectives and actions on managing local flood risks across the county. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/e_XrKDmn

Workshops: “Consultation – Flood Risk Management Plans”

Flood risk assessments are a crucial aspect of land management, especially in flood-prone areas. Learn how professional surveys can aid in effective risk management and planning. #RiskAssessment #LandSurveying https://hubs.la/Q02mN67h0

We are delighted to have Dr Amin Vafadarnikjoo join us for a research seminar on his brilliant work on stratified models for long term decision making- interesting implications for disaster management, adaptation, and mitigation. Novel insights into flood risk management- so critical in current times! #Operations #DigitalTransformation #ODT #McrMetProud #DisasterManagement #DecisionMaking #RiskManagement #Floods