Schedule of Current Services Definitions 1.1 Flash Flooding means any Flooding of short duration with a relatively high peak discharge in which the time interval between the observable causative event and the Flood is less than six hours. 1.2 means the covering of normally dry land by water that has escaped or been released from the normal confines of: or Flooding (1) any lake, or any creek or other natural watercourse, whether or not altered or modified; or (2) any reservoir, canal or dam, The standard classifications used to describe three severity levels for Flooding, and which are set out in service level specifications applicable in each jurisdiction and accepted by all of the Flood Warning Consultative Committees as at the date of this Agreement, are: Minor Flooding Causes inconvenience. Low-lying areas next to watercourses are inundated. Minor roads may be closed – and low-level bridges submerged. In urban areas inundation may affect some backyards and buildings below the floor level as well as bicycle and pedestrian paths. In rural areas removal of stock and equipment may be required. Moderate Flooding In addition to the above, the area of inundation is more substantial. Main traffic routes may be – affected. Some buildings may be affected above the floor level. Evacuation of flood affected areas may be required. In rural areas removal of stock is required. Major Flooding In addition to the above, extensive rural areas and/or urban areas are inundated. Many buildings may be – affected above the floor level. Properties and towns are likely to be isolated and major rail and traffic routes closed. Evacuation of flood affected areas may be required. Utility services may be impacted.
Schedule of Current Services Definitions 1.1 Flash Flooding means any Flooding of short duration with a relatively high peak discharge in which the time interval between the observable causative event and the Flood is less than six hours. 1.2 or Flooding means the covering of normally dry land by water that has escaped or been released from the normal confines of: (1) any lake, or any creek or other natural watercourse, whether or not altered or modified; or (2) any reservoir, canal or dam, The standard classifications used to describe three severity levels for Flooding, and which are set out in service level specifications applicable in each jurisdiction and accepted by all of the Flood Warning Consultative Committees as at the date of this Agreement, are: Minor Flooding – Causes inconvenience. Low-lying areas next to watercourses are inundated. Minor roads may be closed and low-level bridges submerged. In urban areas inundation may affect some backyards and buildings below the floor level as well as bicycle and pedestrian paths. In rural areas removal of stock and equipment may be required. Moderate Flooding – In addition to the above, the area of inundation is more substantial. Main traffic routes may be affected. Some buildings may be affected above the floor level. Evacuation of flood affected areas may be required. In rural areas removal of stock is required. Major Flooding – In addition to the above, extensive rural areas and/or urban areas are inundated. Many buildings may be affected above the floor level. Properties and towns are likely to be isolated and major rail and traffic routes closed. Evacuation of flood affected areas may be required. Utility services may be impacted.
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