Safer Cities 27: Flood Preparedness Initiatives of High Risk
Communities of Jakarta
ADPC: Safer Cities 27: Flood Preparedness Initiatives of High Risk <br> Communities of Jakarta
Published on: 06/30/2010
Language: English
Author(s): Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
Department: Resilient Cities and Urban Management
Type: Impact Stories and Case Studies
File size: 2.12 MB
Publication Overview/Description
Disaster preparedness of a megacity is enhanced by disaster preparedness of its communities.
This case study shows how flood preparedness in the high-risk communities of Jakarta can be
achieved through a combination of understanding their risks, preparing for disasters, and by improving the early warning of incoming inundation.