EXPERT IN FLOOD PROTECTION

The Netherlands is extremely successful at an international level when it comes to flood protection. The country has a large number of specialists available in every conceivable area: from the design and construction of dikes, forecasting systems, and decision-supporting systems, through to crisis management, measurement systems and evacuation.

 

ABOUT FLOOD CONTROL 2015

During a flood, a few hours can make all the difference between a disaster and a near disaster. The Flood Control 2015 integrated forecasting systems ensure that better information reaches the right place more quickly. This not only increases safety, but also limits damage and the number of victims. What is more, the day-to-day management of water systems is significantly improved.

Current flood protection is primarily concerned with strong dikes. But the greatest gain lies in making the total system smarter: the dike, the decision-maker, and their environment. Flood Control 2015 integrates these three aspects in advanced forecasting- and decision-supporting systems. But we also use new sensors that provide information 24/7. Flood protection therefore becomes more transparent, quicker, better. And the cost of managing water systems falls markedly at the same time.

“A really substantial improvement in operational flood protection worldwide. That is the mission of Flood Control 2015.”

Mission Flood Control 2015

“A really substantial improvement in operational flood protection worldwide.”