Cost estimation for flood warning and forecasting - summary of evidence

Report SC080039/R13

Environment Agency, 2015
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Abstract

A summary of evidence giving examples of costs associated with flood warning and forecasting where available.

Author

Keating, K., Pettit, A. and Wass, P.

History

Related to the following: Long term costing tool: summary of evidence on cost estimation (EA, 2015); and a number of other summaries on the costs of a wide range of flood and coastal risk management measures: fluvial defences; channel management; culverts; control assets; flood storage; coastal protection; managed realignment; SUDS; temporary and demountable defences; household flood resistance and resilience measures; land use and run-off; and habitat recreation.

Subjects

  • Environmental planning/land
  • Coastal planning
  • Public health/water engineering
  • Planning and development
  • Flood management
  • Cost planning and control
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Flood defences
  • Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Legal issues and management
  • Special subject areas

Publisher History

The Environment Agency is responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. They publish a range of technical guidance, reports, policies and research material to promote a cleaner and healthier place to live in.

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