Better flood management: How can we help make every second count?

A communication breakdown is one of the worst things that can happen during a flood. One engineer has developed a system to help close the communications gap between flood management and emergency responders.

In the past 100 years, floods have killed at least 1000 people and done more than $4.6 billion in damages in Australia alone. Advance warning and preparation is paramount, but this requires navigating the complexities of flood management, as well as making sure the public knows if and when they need to get out.

As important as that workflow is, there can be a huge communication gap between those involved in flood management and emergency response services. Bridging that gap inspired Carrie Dearnley, a senior flood engineer with BMT, to create a program that helps flood management and response teams get the information they need, when and where they need it.

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