Potentially Vulnerable Areas (PVAs)

Potentially Vulnerable Areas (PVAs) are geographical areas that are designated for flood management under the Flood Risk Management Act (Scotland) 2009. They show parts of catchments and coastal areas where nationally significant flood risk exists now or is likely to occur in the future. PVAs are located within Flood Risk Management Local Plan Districts (LPDs) which are a broader unit of management. PVAs help SEPA and responsible authorities in Scotland understand and prioritise where work could benefit the most. They are a vital part of protecting people, properties, businesses, communities, infrastructure and our environment.潜在脆弱区域（Potentially Vulnerable Areas，PVAs）指依据《2009年苏格兰洪水风险管理法案》划定的洪水管理专用地理区域。这类区域涵盖汇水区与沿海地带的部分范围，对应当前存在或未来可能产生全国性重大洪水风险的地段。PVAs隶属于范围更广的管理单元——洪水风险管理地方规划区（Flood Risk Management Local Plan Districts，LPDs）。PVAs可助力苏格兰的SEPA及相关主管部门厘清工作重点，优先推进效益最显著的防洪项目，是保护民众、财产、企业、社区、基础设施与自然环境的核心组成部分。