BUILDING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
27 Nov 2012
A new online one-stop-shop for flood risk information will be available to assist the community, planners and insurers to access important flood information about their local area.
A new online one-stop-shop for flood risk information will be available to assist the community, planners and insurers to access important flood information about their local area.
In launching the National Flood Risk Information Portal Minister for Emergency Management Nicola Roxon said the Portal will be a critical tool in the disaster preparedness kit.
The National Flood Risk Information Portal will be a valuable resource for helping communities better prepare for flood disasters,” Ms Roxon said.
"Easy access to flood risk information will give communities and planners a better understanding of their exposure to floods, as well as assist insurers in developing fair and reasonable policies.
"While disasters can be unpredictable, we can all be better prepared and this is just one way the Gillard Government is doing its bit to help Australian communities be disaster ready."
The Project directly supports implementation of the National Strategy for Disaster Resilience, which emphasises the importance of building community resilience to reducing the impact of natural disasters.
"This Portal is an important step towards building a more resilient Australia, by making us better informed about disaster risk," Ms Roxon said.
To access the National Flood Risk Information Portal , click here.