The Georgia Flood Literacy Project is a project designed to help standardize terminology related to floods in the environmental, governmental, and academic sectors by establishing common flood terminology in order to facilitate clear communication and outreach.
Terms related to flood hazards are being used inconsistently and interchangeably among professionals and the general public. Some flood terms are not scientifically defined, have taken on several meanings, are used synonymously when they have unique meanings, or used inconsistently by different organizations.
Most professionals in the emergency management, research, and coastal management fields communicate often with local governments and the public, who could become confused on how they should respond when faced with threats to their safety, health, or the environment due to inconsistent terminology use.
You can read more about this project and its work at The Georgia Flood Literacy Project (arcgis.com).
