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This guide sets out practical steps that cities can take to help protect vulnerable communities from flooding and drought and shares relevant case studies from cities around the world. The impact of disasters is greatest at the local level. The high concentration of people and assets located in urban areas increases and intensifies risks in cities that are already prone to climate hazards, including flooding and drought.
The guide outlines five key components for effective emergency preparedness:
- Effective governance, resources, and capacities
- Risk knowledge
- Monitoring and warning
- Dissemination and communication
- Response capability