The master's thesis addresses the planning and implementation of protection, rescue, and assistance measures during floods, which represent one of the most frequent natural disasters in Slovenia. The theoretical part presents the system of protection and rescue, floods and their characteristics, and the legal basis for protection against natural and other disasters. Theoretical foundations are based on protection and rescue plans developed at the national, regional, and local levels. The aim of the thesis is to examine the relevance of creating and using protection and rescue plans for natural disasters, with a focus on the event that occurred on August 4, 2023, in the Koroška and Zahodno Štajerska regions. In the case of the floods that occurred on August 4, 2023, protection and rescue forces were activated at all levels-local, municipal, regional, and national. The empirical part of the thesis is based on an analysis of interviews with Civil Protection commanders at all three levels, examining the response of relevant services and the effectiveness of implemented measures. The analysis reveals key challenges such as inadequate equipment and insufficient public notification. Based on the findings, the thesis offers suggestions for improvements in the planning of measures, such as more frequent updates to protection and rescue plans. The purpose of the thesis is to contribute to better preparedness and more effective flood response in order to reduce the consequences of such disasters.
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