Establishing a Focal Point for Flood Preparedness.

Disaster Preparedness. (60)The digital Cuny Archive was made available in part through funding assistance from USAID.The establishment of a permanent focal point for flood preparedness and emergency response requires careful consideration. Planners must first define the elements of the total response and the systems necessary to implement the various preparedness plans before selecting the ministry or office where the focal point will be established. It is also important to consider the implications of locating the management function in various offices