Towards two-way flood risk communication

Current practice in a community in the UK

Journal article (2016)

Authors

Neoh Siew Ping IHE Delft Institute for Water Education

Uta Wehn IHE Delft Institute for Water Education

C. Zevenbergen Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk - , IHE Delft Institute for Water Education

P. van der Zaag Water Resources - , IHE Delft Institute for Water Education

Research Group

Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk () (TU Delft)

Disaster risk management Community resilience Disaster cycle

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Published Date

2016

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Department

Hydraulic Engineering

Research Group

Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk

Abstract

Despite the considerable progress in engineering works, flooding continues and is now recognized as a major and increasing challenge. This realisation has resulted in a shift in flood risk management from leaning heavily on structural measures to the incorporation of non-structural initiatives, such as communication about flood risks that is considerate of the diversity existing within communities and that encompasses the entire disaster cycle. Communities that are more aware of flood risks and possess the knowledge to prepare for disasters appear to be better able to respond, mitigate and recover from their detrimental impacts. This paper examines the current practice of flood risk communication strategies of a local community in Doncaster, UK. The research findings are analysed with a view to identifying factors that positively and negatively influence the flood risk communication strategies and community resilience. Based on these insights, we provide recommendations for further improving the communication about flood risks, and ways in which it could be better targeted and used throughout the disaster cycle to help strengthen community resilience.