British Virgin Isles: Flood hazard mapping in process

The Department of Disaster Management will soon be able to provide flood hazard maps for Johnson Ghut, a ghut is the local term for a gully or stream valley to land owners and developers. Flood hazard mapping is a vital component for appropriate land use planning in flood-prone areas. It creates easy to read, rapidly accessible charts and maps which helps administrators, planners and developers to identify areas of risk and prioritize mitigation and response efforts.