10.4122/1.1000001339 Chen, A. S. Hsu, M. H. Huang, C. J. Lien, W. Y. The GIS-based decision support system for urban flooding emergency response DTU Library, Technical University of Denmark (DTU) 2005 Decision support system emergency response flood potential near-real-time rainfall monitor records National Center of Science & Technology for Disaster Reduction National Taiwan University, Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering en Conference presentation 10.4122/1.1000001340 text/xml 1 The study develops a GIS-based decision support system for emergency responses during floods. The system collects the near-real-time rainfall observation records to determine the flood-prone areas. The information increases the responding time for emergency managers to take adapted measures. The residents in the high inundation potential areas are warned and evacuated to shelters before disasters. The application strengthens the preparedness for mitigating the damages caused by floods.The study develops a GIS-based decision support system for emergency response during floods. The system collects the near-real-time rainfall observation records to determine the flood-prone areas. The information increases the response time for emergency managers to take adaptive measures. The residents in areas of high flood potential areas are warned and evacuated to shelters before disasters occur. The application strengthens the preparation for mitigating the damage caused by floods.