Council publishes 'flood risk tools'
Central Coast Council has published "online flood risk tools" and updated flood and emergency planning information on its website at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.
Council director Dr Alice Howe said: "We've experienced various types of flooding on the Central Coast and know that flooding will continue to be part of our lives, and can occur at any moment.
"While it's not always possible to predict when, where, or how big the next flood will be, we can estimate the likelihood of different sizes of floods and their consequences by using computer flood modelling," Dr Howe said.
She said the region-wide online mapping tool provided a range of flood information on a visual map.
"The flood risk tools help the community, especially residents living in low lying areas or within a floodplain, to visualise potential flood impacts to their properties and surrounding roads or access routes, and plan ahead."
She said interested residents should search for "Flooding" on the council website at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.
SOURCE:
Media release,
Alice Howe, Central Coast Council