Document Type

Report

Publication Date

3-2018

Publication Title

Report PEP 18-04

Abstract

The objectives of this report are to identify current communication strategies regarding coastal flooding and present opportunities for improvement and collaboration within the Hampton Roads region. The Hampton Roads Planning District Commission partnered with Old Dominion University to design two surveys of local government staff, the first regarding flooding outreach and the second regarding flooding notification methods. This report summarizes the results of each survey and synthesizes challenges described by respondents. Opportunities and resources, including local initiatives and guides developed by federal agencies and emergency notification providers, are highlighted to assist local government staff in addressing challenges related to flooding outreach and notifications.

Comments

Preparation of this report was included in the HRPDC Unified Planning Work Program for FY 2017-2018, approved by the Commission on May 18, 2017.

Prepared by the staff of the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission and Old Dominion University Resilience Collaborative.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary ............................... ii
Introduction .............................................1
Flood Outreach Survey Results ............. 2
Flooding Notification Survey Results ..... 4
Respondent Identified Challenges ......... 7
Opportunities and Resources ................ 9
Conclusions ...........................................12
References ............................................13
Appendix ................................................15

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