In article authors present literature analyses of the most important theoretical aspects concerning strategies of supplying, risk management in supply chain and disruptions occurring within supply chain. Nowadays, ignored by numerous companies, rare, catastrophic disruptions could lead to substantial loses when they occurred. After theoretical introduction authors present one of possible way of risk identification, evaluation and prioritization within supply chain, what could allow to develop appropriate plan of reaction to disruption before it occurs. Next article presents possible solutions, how to avoid or/and mitigate the risk and approach which could be applied by company when catastrophic disruption takes place.