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Directive 2007/60/ECDirective 2007/60/EC
Strasbourg, 23 October 2007Strasbourg, 23 October 2007
On the assessment and On the assessment and management of flood risksmanagement of flood risks
BackgroundBackground
BackgroundBackground
• Causes– Human settlement– Climate change
• Prevention
• Prepare
Directive ReasonsDirective Reasons
• Concerted and co-ordinated action at Community level
• But…
• Action determined by Member States– Based on local and regional circumstances
• Because…
Different Types of FloodsDifferent Types of Floods
• River floods
• Flash floods
Different Types of FloodsDifferent Types of Floods
• Urban floods
• Floods from the sea
General ProvisionsGeneral Provisions
• Purpose of Directive– Framework for assessment and management
of flood risks– Reduction of adverse consequences
• Human health• Environment• Cultural heritage• Economic activity
Flood Risk AssessmentFlood Risk Assessment
• Maps of river basin district
• Description of past floods
• Potential adverse consequences of future floods
• Areas floods likely to occur
• By 22 December 2011
Flood Hazard MapsFlood Hazard Maps
• Probability
• Flood extent
• Water level
• Flow velocity
• By 22 December 2013
Flood Risk MapsFlood Risk Maps
• Number of inhabitants potentially affected
• Type of economic activity in area
• Pollution risks
• By 22 December 2013
Flood Risk Management PlansFlood Risk Management Plans
• Reduction of potential adverse consequences for– Human health– Environment– Cultural heritage– Economic activity
Flood Risk Management PlansFlood Risk Management Plans
• Costs v benefits• Prevention• Protection• Preparedness• Flood forecasts• Early warning systems
• By 22 December 2015
Final ProvisionsFinal Provisions
Article 17
• Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive before…
26 November 2009
Final ProvisionsFinal Provisions
Article 18
• This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union
EndEnd
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