The Danish Coastal Authority has just implemented the first two steps of the directive concerning sea and inlet flooding in Denmark. The first two steps include assessment and designation of the areas in which there is a potential, substantial risk of flooding and the preparation of maps indicating the danger of flooding and the risk of flooding in the designated areas.
Between 1998-2004, Europe experienced extensive flooding more than 100 times, causing casualties and material damage worth billions of Euros. As a result, the EU decided to increase the cooperation on flooding prevention and control, resulting in the adoption of the EU Floods Directive in 2007.
The Danish Coastal Authority is currently implementing the first two steps of the directive concerning sea and inlet flooding in Denmark. The first two steps include assessment and designation of the areas in which there is a potential, substantial risk of flooding and the preparation of maps indicating the danger of flooding and the risk of flooding in the designated areas.