An Integrated Approach to Disaster Risk Assessment on the Example of Primorsko Municipality
An Integrated Approach to Disaster Risk Assessment on the Example of Primorsko Municipality

Author(s): Emil Bournaski, Georgi Belev, Donka Shopova
Subject(s): Economy, Business Economy / Management, Energy and Environmental Studies, Socio-Economic Research, Transport / Logistics, Green Transformation
Published by: Национално издателство за образование и наука „Аз-буки“
Keywords: natural disaster; risk assessment; floods; intense rainfall; Primorsko
Summary/Abstract: This paper demonstrates an application of the methodology of the Inter-American Development Bank for assessment and analysis of the risk of natural disasters for the territory of the municipality of Primorsko in Southeastern Bulgaria, implemented by a project of the Climate, Atmosphere and Water Research Institute. The following disaster processes and phenomena are considered: landslides, earthquakes, droughts, floods (channel and fast-flowing), storms, winter meteorological phenomena (snowfall, ice) with proven negative consequences in the municipality of Primorsko. The results show that the region is characterized by low and medium risk levels. Relevant recommendations for preventive actions have been provided to the municipal authorities.

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