Accession Number:

ADA109029

Title:

Implementation Aspects of Flood Warning and Preparedness Planning Alternatives

Descriptive Note:

Research rept.

Corporate Author:

OWEN AND WENDELL ASSOCIATES PALO ALTO CA

Personal Author(s):

• Owen, H. James
• Wendell, M.

Report Date:

1981-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

305.0

Abstract:

The objectives of the investigation were to shed light on the policy and procedural considerations related to planning, implementation and operation of flood warning and preparedness alternatives and to suggest implementation approaches. A review of the legal liability issues involved in implementing and operating flood warning systems is included. Author

Descriptors:

• *MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL
• *FLOODS
• *WARNING SYSTEMS
• MAINTENANCE
• POLICIES
• CRISIS MANAGEMENT
• EMERGENCIES
• INFORMATION TRANSFER
• RESCUES
• FORECASTING
• COSTS
• REGULATIONS
• PLANNING PROGRAMMING BUDGETING
• LEGISLATION
• EVACUATION

Subject Categories:

• Administration and Management
• Hydrology, Limnology and Potamology
• Safety Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE