Illustrates the advance-warning techniques associated with flooding. Also shows methods of evacuation, and consequences of not following evacuation orders. Gives some criticism of the practice of building in areas where flooding is inevitable. Uses actual film footage shot during floods in Richmond, New South Wales.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011698
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Floods
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural disasters
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → City planning - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → City planning - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Disaster relief
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)