Establishing effective links between early warnings and early action: general criteria for floods

This document outlines the general criteria for establishing effective links between EWs and EAs with regards to flooding within the IPA FF program region. It started with the outcomes of the CPX and other analyses, which have been further enriched through a comprehensive examination of EU and international standards.

Key take away principles from the report include

• At systems level, plan for coordinated early actions to define when and what needs to be done in advance of a flood 
• At local level, plan for tailored and grounded early actions that reflect local priorities, risk knowledge, and available resources
• Inclusion of EWS elements into emergency response plans to effectively anticipate and respond to the impacts of forecasted, imminent or current risks
• Establishment of processes for early warning communications and information exchange to ensure coordination before, during and after an emergency