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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Early warning system (EWS) Early warning system (EWS) The term 'Early warning system (EWS)' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A designed system that will ensure timely recognition of a threatening event and provide a reliable and timely warning and evacuation of the population at risk from dangerous flooding associated with large operational releases or dam failure. The designed system must address the five components of detection, decision making, notification, warning, and evacuation'. Previous 5 Terms: E95 EA EA EAR Early site permit (ESP) Next 5 Terms: Early warning system feasibility Earnings Earth dam (earthfill dam) Earth lining Earth Observing System (EOS) About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.