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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