Influence of Road Characteristics on Flood Rescues in Australia

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19 Sep 2018

Influence of Road Characteristics on Flood Rescues in Australia

Influence of Road Characteristics on Flood Rescues in Australia
Influence of Road Characteristics on Flood Rescues in Australia

Vehicle-related flood fatalities and rescues are a significant emergency management and road safety problem. Motorists may enter floodwater that is too deep or too fast, or may attempt to drive along roads that have been
washed away. Gissing et al. (2017) investigated the influence of road characteristics on flood fatalities based on a site analysis of 21 road sections where fatalities had occurred.

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communication
emergency management
flood

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Andrew Gissing
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andrew.gissing@mq.edu.au
Simon Opper
End-user
simon.opper@ses.nsw.gov.au

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