; and (ii) the information delivery to support preparation and responses to floods; and (B) submit to Congress a report on the findings of the Under Secretary with respect to the assessment required by subparagraph (A). (2) Elements The assessment required by paragraph (1)(A) shall include the following: (A) An evaluation of whether the watches, warnings, and information described in paragraph (1)(A)— (i) communicate risk to the general public; (ii) inform action to prevent loss of life and property; (iii) inform action to support flood preparation and response; and (iv) deliver information in a manner designed to lead to appropriate action. (B) Subject to subsection (b)(2), such recommendations as the Under Secretary may have for— (i) legislative and administrative action to improve the watches and warnings described in paragraph (1)(A)(i); and (ii) such research as the Under Secretary considers necessary to address the focus areas described in paragraph (3). (3) Focus areas The assessment required by paragraph (1)(A) shall focus on the following areas: (A) Ways to communicate the risks posed by hazardous flash flood events to the public that are most likely to result in informed decision making regarding the mitigation of those risks. (B) Ways to provide actionable geographic information to the recipient of a watch or warning for a flash flood, including partnering with emergency response agencies, as appropriate. (C) Evaluation of information delivery to support the preparation for and response to floods. (4) Consultation In conducting the assessment required by paragraph (1)(A), the Under Secretary shall consult with— (A) such line offices of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as the Under Secretary considers relevant, including— (i) the National Ocean Service; (ii) the National Weather Service; and (iii) the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research; (B) individuals in the academic sector, including individuals in the field of social and behavioral sciences; (C) other weather services