1. FLOODsite An Integrated Project on Flood Risk
Dr Paul Samuels
hrwallingford.co.uk

2. Objectives
An integrated, European approach to flood risk analysis and management
Consistent approach to the whole system of cause, control and impact
Framework from high level planning through to operational management
Build upon EC and national research

3. Project origins FP6 Expressions of Interest FP3, FP4, FP5 RTD advances
EC-SAFE, EFSTOMM, Flori, FloRiMas, Framice, SafeKiss
FP3, FP4, FP5 RTD advances
e.g. FLOODAWARE, EUROTAS, MAST, HYDROMET, IMPACT, ACTIF, MITCH, RIBAMOD etc
INTERREG Actions
e.g. IRMA-SPONGE

4. Risk models Analytical model Management model Socio-economic model
Source, pathway, receptor
Management model
Pre-event planning, Event management, Post-event recovery
Socio-economic model
Hazard, exposure, vulnerability

5. Project components Common concepts and language
Advances in knowledge and understanding
Pilot Applications
Guidance and tools
Knowledge transfer and uptake
Networking and harmonisation