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British Virgin Isles: Flood hazard mapping in process

Source(s): Virgin Islands Platinum News and BVI Daily News, Platinum Investors Limited
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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.

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Hazards Flood
Themes Urban risk and planning GIS and mapping Disaster risk management Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
Country and region British Virgin Islands
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