Abstract. This article presents the results of a study on the Territorial Defense Forces’ participation in the recovery from the flood that occurred in Poland’s Dolnośląskie, Opolskie, and Śląskie provinces in September 2024. The Territorial Defense Forces are a branch of the Polish military, which are, among other things, assigned to combat natural disasters. Research methods: The study employed a theoretical research method consisting of a review and analysis of relevant literature from 2020-2024, along with the selection and critical evaluation of source materials. The second stage utilized an empirical, qualitative method in the form of semi-structured individual phone interviews conducted from November 12th, 2024 to December 5th, 2024. The interviews were conducted with public administration management-level employees performing tasks in city or municipal offices with substantial responsibility for crisis management, as well as management-level employees from District Crisis Management Centers affected by the September 2024 floods. Open-ended questions were used during the interviews, allowing for detailed responses during conversations lasting 50-90 minutes. It should be emphasized that the interviews were conducted immediately after the floodwaters receded, which allowed for the collection of current information and assessments. The study focused on the activities undertaken by Territorial Defense Forces soldiers to address the flood’s effects. The purpose of the article was to obtain assessments from selected local government employees regarding the Territorial Defense Forces’ participation in flood recovery efforts. The main research question was formulated as follows: How do selected local government employees assess the participation of the Territorial Defense Forces in addressing the aftermath of the flood that occurred in Poland in the Dolnośląskie, Opolskie, and Śląskie provinces in September 2024? Main research findings: Local government employees from selected locations in the Dolnośląskie, Opolskie, and Śląskie provinces ascertained that the Territorial Defense Forces played a key role in addressing the aftermath of the 2024 flood and helped restore a sense of safety among the public. The activities of the Territorial Defense Forces as part of flood recovery significantly improved and expedited the short-term restoration of infrastructure and the environment. The tasks performed by TDF troops can be divided into three main groups: life and health protection, organizational support, and preventive measures.