Taking action. Reducing the risk of flooding for your community by maintaining drainage, watercourses and flood defences
Publication C821a
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
Publication
Abstract
One of 3 documents exploring options for community management of local flood risk assets. Covers the actions, principles and how to get started, different types of flooding, group activities that can be taken, community maintenance, health and safety, preparations, wildlife, waste management and motivating groups. Also provides guidance for specific activities and specific assets.
Author
Simm, J. et al
History
Based on Research Project P3235.
ISBN
9780539304725
Subjects
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Public health/water engineering
- Flood defences
Publisher History
CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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