Floods 2002 in Prague - Reflections, lessons and ideas

2004

This contribution deals with the consequences of floods, which affected the capital of CR, Prague, in august 2002. The members of working group have seen the situation one year after the event. The article is divided into three parts, each dealing with specific area of problems. First part concerns the measures that should be taken before the flood event occurs, including long-term flood protection strategy. In the second part we discuss the succession of steps to be performed in order to minimize the endangerment of public and the damages during the flood period. Last section suggests solutions and lessons that might be taken from the 2002 flood event's course and its consequences in Pragu…