One approach is participatory mapping, where community members and local government leaders work together to sketch out the extents of historical flood events, drainage systems, ultimately mapping out flood prone areas. By sharing their historical flooding information, it is then possible to more accurately identify at-risk zones and propose temporary evacuation centers.
Dhana moja ni kushirikiana kutengeneza ramani, ambapo wanajamii na viongozi wao wa mitaa hushirikiana kuonesha maeneo ambayo huwa yana historia ya matukio ya mafuriko, mfumo wa mitaro na hatimaye kutengeneza ramani ya maeneo yanayokumbwa na majanga ya mafuriko. Kwa kushirikiana kutoa taarifa za maeneo yanayokumbwa na mafuriko, sasa ni rahisi kuyaainisha maeneo hatari na kuandaa vituo vya uokozi.