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Photo: BMLFUWFloods and avalanches
The brochure provides information about persons who can be contacted in an instance of damage. > more + downloads about: Floods and avalanches
16.04.2009, Lebensministerium VII/5
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Photo: HD VorarlbergPrivate Preventive Flood Control Safeguards and Remaining Risk
Taking individual responsibility should already start when buying land.
The continuos development of residential areas has led to land situated in areas well suited for building purposes becoming scarcer. Thus, in many Austrian regions, we have witnessed the trend to extend building land to areas potentially at risk of being flooded, as, in many cases, they might be the only plane lots still available in such regions. > more about: Private Preventive Flood Control Safeguards and Remaining Risk23.11.2009, Lebensministerium VII/5
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Strategies for integrated flood protection
Learning from the past - goals for the future
That much is certain: that the next flood will come is beyond doubt. This is why we must be prepared. > more about: Strategies for integrated flood protection22.09.2006, Lebensministerium VII/5
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Planning instruments
Fundamental water management and flood protection concepts
Fundamental water management and flood protection concepts are superordinate assessments based on river basins that identify and show the actual situation regarding threats and use. Depending on the > more about: Planning instruments22.09.2006, Lebensministerium VII/5
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International cooperation
Flood protection across borders
Water does not recognise national borders. This is why Austria has entered into agreements and established bilateral and multilateral water management commissions with its neighbouring countries Germany, Slovakia, > more about: International cooperation19.09.2006, Lebensministerium VII/5
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Integrated flood protection in practice
Example Drau: Flood protection and widening in Greifenburg-Bruggen
Primarily the aim of this measure was to improve flood protection for the town of Bruggen. More than 10 houses and about 500 m road were at risk. > more about: Integrated flood protection in practice19.09.2006, Lebensministerium VII/5
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Structural organisation, funding, legal basis
Structural organisation of flood protection in Austria
The national organisation and structure of flood protection in Austria is divided into three parts. This is due to the legal requirements, the diversity in landscapes, and the regionally different responsibilities: > more about: Structural organisation, funding, legal basis19.09.2006, Lebensministerium VII/5