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、用于洪水管理的地理区域。此类区域覆盖汇水区与沿海区域的部分范围，这些区域当前存在或未来可能面临全国性重大洪水风险。潜在脆弱区域隶属于洪水风险管理地方规划区（Flood Risk Management Local Plan Districts, LPDs），后者是更宽泛的管理单元。潜在脆弱区域可助力苏格兰的SEPA与各主管部门明晰现状，并对效益最显著的工作事项进行优先级排序。此类区域是保护民众、财产、企业、社区、基础设施以及自然环境的关键组成部分。