When a flood wave is imminent, the and city officials activate several protocols:
A network of reinforced levees and designated floodplains (polders) that can be intentionally flooded to reduce pressure on urban infrastructure. Emergency Procedures When a flood wave is imminent, the and
The Odra-Widawa bypass allows a portion of the floodwater to be diverted around the city center. When a flood wave is imminent
A massive dry polder upstream designed to "shave" the peak of the flood wave before it reaches the city. securing drainage systems
Closing floodgates, securing drainage systems, and deploying mobile flood barriers in low-lying areas like Ostrów Tumski or the Zoo . Historical Context