1、1RMIT Classification:TrustedUnderstanding intangible flood costs and impactResearch Forum 2025Natural Hazards Research AustraliaA/Prof Tariq MaqsoodCivil&Infrastructure EngineeringRMIT University2RMIT Classification:TrustedTariq MaqsoodSujeeva SetungeKevin ZhangWendy SteeleResearch Team:RMIT Univers
2、ity3RMIT Classification:TrustedIyanoosh ReporterStephen YeoCraig ArthurEnd-user Team:NSW Reconstruction Authority4RMIT Classification:TrustedRisk Assessment FrameworkUnderstanding flood costs and impact5RMIT Classification:TrustedUnderstanding flood costs and impactDirect Tangible CostsIndirect Tang
3、ible CostsIntangible CostsCaravan ParksClean-upHealth,Community Disruption,Employment 6RMIT Classification:TrustedoWhat is the impact of flooding to caravan parks?oWhat are the clean-up costs?oWhat are the intangible impacts of flooding?Research Questions7RMIT Classification:TrustedoThe research on
4、the intangible impacts of flooding remains sparse particularly regarding measurable psychological and social outcomes.This research will assess:othe types of intangible impacts of flooding,othe methodologies to assess intangible impacts(how can they be measured),andohow intangible impacts should be
5、integrated into flood risk management strategies to improve long-term resilience.Intangible Impacts of floods8RMIT Classification:TrustedTypes of Intangible ImpactsIntangible Impacts(DAE,2015)Intangible ImpactsPhysical HealthMental HealthEducationEmploymentEnvironmentSocial DisruptionCultural Herita
6、geRelationships9RMIT Classification:Trusted Mental HealthoFlooding produces far-reaching psychological effects that persist well past the completion of physical cleanup and recovery efforts.oMental health issues may include Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD),anxiety,depression,and general distress