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Source: Unto Tapio (http://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/Water_and_sea/Floods)

Cooperation for flood management
Finland

(1)       Adaptation goal:

Decrease the impacts caused by floods and heavy rain and
further increase the preparedness for such extreme events.

(2)       Adaptation actions:

Key elements of successful flood management include preparatory work, early warning systems, communication and cooperation between different authorities. A significant number of flood protection structures have been established in recent decades to flood prone areas. More funding has been allocated for the preparation of flood banks/terraces, pumping stations and roads, and automation of observation stations. The LUOVA warning system produces an early warning about possibly dangerous flooding several days in advance. The Regional Centres for Economic Development, Transport and Environment along with municipalities and municipal rescue services are responsible for the anticipatory action (e.g. regulation of lake water levels, preparation for rescue activities). Up-to-date information of the flooding situation is provided on the Finnish Environment Institute web pages, including maps as well as further instruction and warnings for the general public. The Finnish Transport Agency also provides information and controls roads and traffic in flooding areas.

(3)     Further information/contact details:  http://www.mmm.fi/attachments/mmm/julkaisut/julkaisusarja/5g45OUXOp/MMMjulkaisu2005_1a.pdf