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A resource provides information on measures that can improve the resilience of households during a disaster or adverse weather event.
Understanding floods: Queensland Flood Report
This is the Queensland Floods Science, Engineering and Technology Panel report. It explains what floods are, their causes, and how to prepare for them.
This report includes a full report, a fact sheet, and a video with more information on floods.
It also provides links to 3 downloadable resources that cover scientific information on the phenomenon of flooding.
The report includes methods of mitigating losses, particularly in future developments. It's very suitable for high school projects.
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Description
Owner
Queensland Government Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist
Audience
Homeowner, Government
Insurance Mentioned
Could my insurer consider this action beneficial?
Yes
Potential Savings in Risk Premium
Could this action have a tangible impact on my risk premium?
NA
Evidence of Effectiveness
Modeling indicates it should reduce damage
Suitablity for Other Hazards
Storm
Complexity
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