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Title: ASSESSMENT OF MUNICIPAL PREPAREDNESS FOR FLOOD RISK WITHIN THE CRISIS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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2025

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ASSESSMENT OF MUNICIPAL PREPAREDNESS FOR FLOOD RISK WITHIN THE CRISIS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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Authors

Jozef Kubás; Michal Ballay; Katarína Petrlová

DOI

10.5593/sgem2025/3.1/s11.08

DOI Issue

10.5593/sgem2025/3.1

ISSN

1314-2704

ISBN

978-619-7603-81-1

Language

English

Volume

Issue

3.1

Editor

• Prof. Dr. hab. oec. Baiba Rivza, LATVIA• Prof. DSc. Ildiko Tulbure, GERMANY• Prof. DSc. Oleksandr Trofymchuk, UKRAINE

Scientific Area

Hydrology, Water Resources, and Climate Resilience

Abstract/ Foreword

Floods are among the most common natural disasters in Slovakia, often causing extensive material damage and posing a serious threat to human lives. Given their frequency and potential negative consequences, it is essential for municipalities to have an effective flood risk management system in place. Municipal preparedness for flood management is a key factor in minimizing damage and involves various measures, such as the implementation of an early warning system, the development of evacuation plans, systematic public education, and the preparation of mandatory crisis management documentation. Additionally, coordination between local governments, state institutions, and other relevant stakeholders is crucial. This article focuses on analyzing current legal regulations and mandatory documents related to flood protection in Slovakia. It also presents the results of a survey conducted in a selected municipality to assess the preparedness level of its residents for floods. The analysis includes a statistical evaluation of flood occurrences in Slovakia between 2013 and 2024, providing a better understanding of trends and the identification of high-risk areas. Based on collected data and residents' opinions, the article proposes specific measures to enhance municipal flood preparedness. The research findings indicate that a combination of systematic planning, education, and effective collaboration between relevant entities can significantly contribute to improving flood management and strengthening public protection.

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This work was supported by Grant System of University of Zilina No. 16963/2021“Research into the readiness of municipalities to deal with emergency events with an emphasis on the safety of the inhabitants” and KEGA 046ŽU-4/2025 “Educational online platform for preparing inhabitants for self-protection and mutual aid and an interactive university textbook focused on civil protection”.

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ASSESSMENT OF MUNICIPAL PREPAREDNESS FOR FLOOD RISK WITHIN THE CRISIS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Proceedings Тitle

Proceedings of 25th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM 2025, Volume 25, Issue 3.1

Note

25th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM 2025, Volume 25, Issue 3.1, 29 June - 6 July, 2025

Type

Proceedings Paper

Publisher

STEF92 Technology

Series

International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management, SGEM

Organization

SWS Scholarly Society; Acad Sci Czech Republ; Latvian Acad Sci; Polish Acad Sci; Russian Acad Sci; Serbian Acad Sci and Arts; Natl Acad Sci Ukraine; Natl Acad Sci Armenia; Sci Council Japan; European Acad Sci, Arts and Letters; Acad Fine Arts Zagreb Croatia; Croatian Acad Sci and Arts; Acad Sci Moldova; Montenegrin Acad Sci and Arts; Georgian Acad Sci; Acad Fine Arts and Design Bratislava; Russian Acad Arts; Turkish Acad Sci.

Pages

59-66

Date

29 June - 6 July, 2025

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website

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10355

Keywords

Floods, preparedness, population, crisis management, civil protection, education.