Flood risk management objectives and Romanian catalogue of potential measures for flood prevention, protection and mitigation

In order to draw up the Flood Risk Management Plans, in Romania have been identified two types of objectives: strategic and operational. In defining the strategic objectives of flood risk management for Romania, the approach agreed at the Danube Commission (ICPDR) was taken into consideration. Furthermore, these strategic objectives set at national level were detailed in specific objectives that cover the 4 major categories of negative consequences established by Floods Directive mentioned above. In order to facilitate / structural and non-structural measures selection for 11 River Basin Authorities from Romania, a catalogue of potential measures at national level was elaborated. The proposed measures are following main areas of action closely linked to the cycle of flood risk management: Prevention, Protection, Preparedness, Awareness and Recovery. The paper presents the objectives of flood risk management established in Romania, associated indicators and nationwide catalogue of potential measures. At the same time a case study is presented on potential measures proposed at the level of basin.