1. Dr Ed Rollason, Lecturer in Physical Geography
Using Augmented and Virtual Reality for Enhancing Householder Flood Preparedness and Resilience
Dr Ed Rollason,
Lecturer in Physical Geography

2. The problem 3M properties at risk surface water flooding
600k properties at risk from both
The problem
3M properties at risk surface water flooding
2.4M properties at risk from river and coastal flooding

3. The problem Economic Impacts Health Impacts Anxiety Depression PTSD
Increased Mortality
Economic Impacts
Health Impacts

4. The problem Future increases in hazard and risk: Increased rainfall
Increased river flows
Increased development
Increased population

5. The problem
We can reduce economic, mental, and physical impacts of flooding through enhanced preparedness, but….
Only 50% of people who receive a flood warning take action to prepare
Only 39% of the at-risk public have looked at flood maps on-line
Only 33% of the at-risk public have prepared or thought through a flood plan

6. The challenge
How can we use emerging technologies to transform how householders engage with and experience flood risk and preparedness information?
Can we help them:
understand flood risk and impacts?
prepare effectively?
respond appropriately?

7. Who we are Teesside University, Middlesbrough
Multi-disciplinary Research themes
Strong focus on impact and knowledge transfer
Record of success in external funding applications
Catalyst for growth in the Tees Valley
DigitalCity:
Since it was launched it has -
had a direct impact on the creation of 286 businesses and 700 jobs
supported over 650 core digital and creative businesses and over 100 in the wider SME market

8. Who we are
Dr Ed Rollason, Lecturer in Physical Geography, Teesside University
Researching in:
Flood risk communication and community resilience
Flood modelling
Catchment management

9. What are we looking for
A feasibility study to explore how Augmented and Virtual Reality technologies can be practically applied to enhancing householder flood preparedness
Do for “imaging 4 feet of water in your living room” what DFS has done for buying your dream sofa
What is technically feasible?
How might it interface with existing data and communication tools?
How might it be used by householders?
How would we progress towards implementation?

10. Our Offer A contract of £3,000 to carry out initial feasibility work
A challenge exploration workshop for prospective bidders to explore the challenge in more detail
A commitment to work together to co-develop a larger funding proposal to develop and evaluate new tools and services for the flooding sector

11. Thank you Dr Ed Rollason, Lecturer in Physical Geography
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