A new methodology to assess the benefits of flood warning. / Ball, T.; Black, A.; Ellis, R.; Hemsley, L.; Hollebrandse, F.; Lardet, P.; Wicks, J.
In: Journal of Flood Risk Management, Vol. 5, No. 3, 09.2012, p. 188-202.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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TY - JOUR
T1 - A new methodology to assess the benefits of flood warning
A1 - Ball,T.
A1 - Black,A.
A1 - Ellis,R.
A1 - Hemsley,L.
A1 - Hollebrandse,F.
A1 - Lardet,P.
A1 - Wicks,J.
AU - Ball,T.
AU - Black,A.
AU - Ellis,R.
AU - Hemsley,L.
AU - Hollebrandse,F.
AU - Lardet,P.
AU - Wicks,J.
PY - 2012/9
Y1 - 2012/9
N2 - <p>A new assessment methodology is presented for the benefits of flood warning that applies both tangible and intangible benefits from warning generation and dissemination using a multi-criteria analysis (MCA). The resulting decision support tool allows benefits to be scored transparently, reinforced by Geographical Information System (GIS) procedures. A wide range of benefits are scored including: protection of key infrastructure, avoided social impacts, timely operation of flood defences and avoided risks to life from the flood hazard. Pilot testing on some 22 sites at a variety of scales (catchments and flood warning areas) showed that the method works effectively when making 'like for like' comparisons, considering a wholly new system for large catchments, or upgrades to warning and dissemination systems in sub-catchment flood warning areas. The methodology promotes consultation and data interchange between the warning organisation and end-users in order to prioritise particular areas of need for new or improved systems.</p>
AB - <p>A new assessment methodology is presented for the benefits of flood warning that applies both tangible and intangible benefits from warning generation and dissemination using a multi-criteria analysis (MCA). The resulting decision support tool allows benefits to be scored transparently, reinforced by Geographical Information System (GIS) procedures. A wide range of benefits are scored including: protection of key infrastructure, avoided social impacts, timely operation of flood defences and avoided risks to life from the flood hazard. Pilot testing on some 22 sites at a variety of scales (catchments and flood warning areas) showed that the method works effectively when making 'like for like' comparisons, considering a wholly new system for large catchments, or upgrades to warning and dissemination systems in sub-catchment flood warning areas. The methodology promotes consultation and data interchange between the warning organisation and end-users in order to prioritise particular areas of need for new or improved systems.</p>
U2 - 10.1111/j.1753-318X.2012.01141.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1753-318X.2012.01141.x
M1 - Article
JO - Journal of Flood Risk Management
JF - Journal of Flood Risk Management
SN - 1753-318X
IS - 3
VL - 5
SP - 188
EP - 202
ER -