MAPPING FLOOD PROTECTION ZONES AND EVACUATION ROUTES TO IMPROVE RESPONSE CAPABILITIES IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES
(A case study of Ifakara Town Council in Morogoro region, Tanzania)
This project aims to enhance disaster preparedness and community resilience by mapping flood protection zones and evacuation routes, thereby improving the local response to flooding. As climate change increases the frequency and severity of floods, the project promotes a proactive approach to disaster management, helping communities plan, anticipate, and respond effectively.
Using spatial analysis, citizen engagement, and hydrological modeling, it identifies vulnerable areas and creates strategic evacuation plans. The aim is to provide a practical guide for local authorities and emergency responders to strengthen community defenses and readiness.
This Projects Achievements:
- previously, there was no data on building footprints, roads, and other utilities which deemed difficult in fostering flood responded capabilities
- Building footprints and roads overlaid with household survey data potrayed a view of possible flood vulnerable houses, roads and other utilities