Monitor II: new methods for linking hazard mapping and contingency planning

The present brochure deals with the state of the art of hazard mapping and contingency planning and provides a general framework for adaptations and improvements. This brochure is intended to provide information to • experts of hazard mapping and natural hazards • authorities competent for disaster management, esp. contingency planning. The goal of the brochure is to provide these groups with a better understanding of the tasks and needs of each other. The long term goal is to improve communication between these domain expert groups. As state-of-the-art analysis, this brochure reflects the discussion arising from the problems and issues encountered by the participating project partners in their testbeds.