24 Apr 2025
Why flood evacuation plans must account for real human behaviour
Disaster planning often overlooks how people truly respond during emergencies. New research, highlighted by CIWEM, using insights from schoolchildren shows how social data can make flood evacuation strategies more effective and inclusive. In July 2021, devastating floods struck Germany and Belgium due to extreme rainfall, submerging many towns. In Germany, over 190 lives were lost, particularly in […]