{"id":1342,"date":"2019-07-16T13:36:50","date_gmt":"2019-07-16T11:36:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ott.com\/blog\/?p=638"},"modified":"2021-04-08T19:52:49","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T17:52:49","slug":"how-flooding-data-saves-lives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/en\/how-flooding-data-saves-lives\/","title":{"rendered":"How Flooding Data Saves Lives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Discover our latest infographic about flood warning systems and how measurement data can save lives.<\/p>\n<p>When a community is unprepared for rising water levels or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ott.com\/applications\/flood-warning-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">flooding events<\/a>, it can be disastrous for its local individuals and infrastructure. Data plays a critical role in preparing key decision-makers to lead their communities during these emergency situations.<\/p>\n<p>In urban areas, in particular, the risk of flooding is rising. 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