Flood Hazards: Impacts and Responses for the Built Environment

A comprehensive source of information about the impact of flooding in the built environment, this resource draws on insightful discussions from scattered literature and combines them into a cross-disciplinary approach designed for engineers, urban planners, regulators, and insurers. It offers a concentrated introduction to all aspects of the flood experience including evacuation, emergency response, drying, and building repair as well as financial and insurance implications. Written by well-known, leading experts, it provides the perspectives of academics, practitioners, and those directly impacted by flooding.