Inwestycje ochronne w ograniczaniu skutków ryzyka powodzi – rola prewencji
Protection investment projects in limiting consequences of flood risk – role of prevention

Summary/Abstract: In the study, the author presents her research experience gained after the great flood in July 1997, when she held the position of the head of two scientific teams which carried out assessment of the effectiveness of the most important and still unfinished investment pro- ject of „Program Odra 2006” called “Construction of Racibórz Dolny body of water” (pol. „Budowa zbiornika wodnego Racibórz Dolny”). The teams also examined conditions of taking over and purchasing land for this investment project.The author's intention is to emphasise the positive role insurance companies could play in building their image in the field of protection investment projects. In particular, they can – as part of prevention actions – support the state and local government in executing pro- tection investment projects which are important for local communities, such as construction or reparation of dykes. They may demonstrate, on their own or through the Polish Chamber of Insurance, commitment in consultations aimed at implementation of already planned huge protection investment projects, for example as part of „Program Odra 2006”, and support „Program Wisła” initiative.

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