New insights into flood warning and emergency response from the perspective of affected parties

摘要: Early warning is essential for protecting people and mitigating damage in case of flood events. However, early only helpful if the parties at risk are reached by warning, they believe know how to react appropriately. Finding suitable methods communicating warnings "last mile" remains a challenge. To gain more knowledge, surveys were undertaken after August 2002 June 2013 floods Germany, asking affected private households companies about received emergency measures undertook. Results show that did not work well: many areas came late or imprecise. Many (27 %) (45 stated had any warning. Additionally, preparedness was low before 2002, mainly due lack experience. After flood, initiatives launched investments improve management including systems Germany. In small share (7 also better prepared. For instance, which have an plan place has increased from 10 % 26 2013. there still room improvement. Therefore, integrated monitoring through reaction as well effective communication need continuous further