A new £1 million SEPA scheme to protect vulnerable communities from the threat of flooding in high-risk areas of the North East of Scotland was launched on March 2nd. http://www.sepa.org.uk/about_us/news/2010/new_flood_warning_scheme.aspx
The EWS is based on rainfall and river level monitoring across the catchment areas to establish better information on conditions. The public access this information via SEPA's 24 hour Floodline information service. The intention is to 'allow local people crucial extra time to take action to protect themselves and their property'. I just wonder if such a proactive EWS will be successful or whether a majority of the EWS users will depend on a warning via their local authorities and services.
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