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Accurate flood classifications are critical to keep our communities safe

October 31, 2023

By Jess Carey and Alireza Pouya

In the Australian Journal of Emergency Management Jess Carey and Dr Alireza Pouya discuss how flood classifications must match the effects of floods

Flooding during 2022–23 across the east coast of Australia highlighted many challenges that need careful consideration. A full and detailed review of a region’s flood classifications is an activity that will deliver benefits to organisations involved in responding to flood events and achieving an expected increase in community flood resilience.

Read full article in the Australian Journal of Emergency Management.

  • Jess Carey

    Passionate about shaping safer communities, Jess is a practice lead with our Flood Resilience team in Brisbane. With extensive experience, he’s worked closely with all levels of government across Australia.

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  • Alireza Pouya

    Alireza is an experienced civil engineer skilled in the analysis and interpretation of flood data and well-versed in multiple flood management software systems. He guides the design of flood mitigation planning for urban and regional developments.

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