Introduction
UrbanFlood 
UrbanFlood is a European project* investigating the use of sensors
within flood embankments to support an online early warning system, real time
emergency management and routine asset management. Application of the concepts
to support routine asset management, which includes the regular inspection of
dikes, will also be considered. Safer dikes are not only stronger but also
smarter dikes.
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Early Warning System Framework for European Cities
More than two thirds of European cities have to deal with flood risk
management issues on a regular basis; these are issues which will worsen as
climate change effects result in more extreme conditions. Early Warning Systems
(EWS) can play a crucial role in mitigating flood risk by detecting conditions
and predicting the onset of a catastrophe before the event occurs, and by
providing real time information during an event. EWSs thus fulfil multiple
roles as general information systems, decision support systems and alarm
systems for multiple stakeholders including government, companies and the
general public... more about UrbanFlood
* UrbanFlood is a project supported by the European Community’s Seventh
Framework Programme, Theme ICT-2009.6.4a. ICT for Environmental Services
and Climate Change Adaption. Grant agreement no. 248767.
Project from December 1, 2009 until November 30, 2012.
The IJssel, source: Geert Veldstra
UrbanFlood Newsletter 4
27 January 2012