A flood is one of the most severe natural disasters, causing significant damage. Other natural disasters include erosion, earthquakes, avalanches, landslides, ice storms, windstorms, fires, and extreme winter conditions. The key aspect of floods is the awareness that they cannot be entirely prevented. However, effective preparation can be done through various preventive measures, construction projects, and the establishment of a reliable early warning system for residents in potentially affected areas. Post-flood measures are categorized as intervention, remediation, and preventive. Intervention measures are shortterm actions for the swift restoration of accessibility. Remediation measures aim to restore the affected areas to their original state, while preventive measures are designed to improve the existing conditions. Typically, preventive measures are implemented after every natural disaster to enhance the situation that has proven inadequate. Some preventive measures after floods may involve constructing appropriate large supporting/protective walls, implementing proper drainage systems, and securing areas along riverbanks that may be potentially affected in future floods. In this thesis, I also discuss the allocation of resources and actions after floods, post-flood issues affecting society, individuals, and businesses. I introduce the concept of the "domino effect" to describe the long-term impact such extraordinary events have, not only in the immediate future but also years later. The final part of the thesis presents a specific case study of the August 2023 floods and the main technological processes involved in the restoration of the R2-428-1249 road section (Radmirje – Luče).
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