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How to build awareness of flood risk and gain buy-in for flood control measures

September 23, 2024

By Katherine Osborne

For American City & County, Katherine Osborne explores the role of community involvement and advancing technology in mitigating flood risk

Floods are one of the most devastating events to strike a community¡ªcostly in terms of lives lost, damaged or destroyed homes, economic disruption, and damage to critical infrastructure. However, improvements in technology are helping local governments provide accurate assessments of flood risk, so steps can be taken to provide early and accurate warning of flood events, minimize potential losses, and improve outcomes and overall resilience after a flood occurs.

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  • Katherine Osborne

    Katherine advances innovative Digital Solutions. Her experience includes project management in watershed and river hydraulics and serving as a community engagement and risk communication lead focusing on flood risk and impacts.

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