The document outlines the European Union's Directive on flood risk assessment and management. It establishes a framework for Member States to assess flood risks, map flood hazards and risks, and create flood risk management plans. Member States must prepare flood risk maps and management plans by specific deadlines to help reduce the adverse impacts of flooding on human health, the environment, cultural heritage, and economic activity through prevention, protection, and preparedness measures.

1. Directive 2007/60/EC Strasbourg, 23 October 2007 On the assessment and management of flood risks

2. Background

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