Resilience of the city of Smederevo on reducing the risk of torrential floods and its influence on critical infrastructure

The resilience of the city Smederevo in area reducing risk torrential floods is not at a satisfactory level. About thirty torrents have been recorded on territory Smederevo, and their general condition alarming. With development urbanization, some them introduced into sewage systems rainwater collectors, which are mostly insufficient dimensions for receiving large waters. In order to reduce damage caused by floods, it necessary envisage implement certain works every year, General Urban Plan specifies flood zones, prohibits any type construction determine areas future retentions. Torrential cause great settlements economy, so degree threat from flooding must be analyzed as well impact natural anthropogenic factors. influence factors state torrent watercourses manifested two ways - passive active. implements integral defense entire city, aim this paper point out basic problems current protection possible directions towards local self-government should directed.