Project TO-SEALERT. First developments

Abstract

The project To-SEAlert aims to develop, implement and validate a set of tools/methodologies for an early warning, forecast and alert, emergency planning and risk management WebGIS system, based on the existing HIDRALERTA system. This updated WebGIS system will help responsible authorities to monitor, prevent and/or manage overtopping and flood emergency events in coastal and port areas and to plan investments on a long-term basis. The new system includes the use of satellite and video images, numerical and physical modelling, and quantitative risk assessment techniques to enhance the reliability and efficiency of the system. It will also establish/implement/monitor emergency plans to help authorities handle these events. The test cases are Costa da Caparica and Ericeira harbour, sites with significant occurrence of wave driven overtopping and flooding with significant consequences for the infrastructures, goods, and people. This paper aims to describe the project, namely its objectives, methodology and main expected results, as well as the achievements attained so far.