In the paper a new approach of flood damage calculations used for flood risk evaluation is presented. Currently, potential tangible damages considered in risk analysis are replaced by expected damages, which take into consideration not only tangible damages but also intangibles ones. Calculation of expected damages is based on a concept of system vulnerability exposed to flood hazard. It is described in terms of exposure and susceptibility. Also, basis of vulnerability analysis were presented which determine the aspects exposure and susceptibility. The analysis takes into account not only economic relations but also social and ecological relations which are considered within the vulnerability analysis in three respective systems. Relation between risk perception by societies (and their respective representatives) endangered by flood and system vulnerability was characterized. At the end, remarks regarding current approaches of flood damage evaluation were formulated. ...
Extreme weather conditions, including floods, are affecting our country increasingly often. They cause a threat to human lives and huge economic, social and natural damage. Flood damage occurring in agriculturally-developed areas include, e.g. contamination of arable soil with chemical or biological substances, but also losses in agricultural crops, gathered supplies and farming machines.The aim of the study is to present reclamation procedures as one of the possible methods for settling flood damage. Land reclamation can be carried out as a part of post-consolidation management. Its aim is to restore usable properties of farming land damaged, for example, by flood. Areas recommended for reclamation are presented in the objectives of the land consolidation project. The direction of rendering a given area productive depends on many factors, which mainly include arrangements of the local zoning plan, social and economic needs and technical conditions of the land. ...
