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SYSTEME ANNONCE CRUE [1 record]

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Record 1 1988-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
CONT

Flood forecasting and warning systems are essential components of any flood damage reduction or flood control program, even - or especially - those that rely on expensive dykes and dams.

CONT

Flood forecasting and warning systems will enable officials to quickly alert the public to where the flood is, and when it will reach them.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
CONT

Les systèmes de prévision et d'annonce des crues sont des composantes essentielles de tout programme de réduction des dommages causés par les inondations ou de lutte contre les inondations, même - ou particulièrement - ceux qui se basent sur des digues et des barrages coûteux.

OBS

Sources : Divers dépliants d'Environnement Canada portant sur les inondations.

Spanish

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