The images and footage in the media are terrible. It feels very close, because the rubble isn’t from the 1940s, nor are the scenes from the 1960s, and we are all, in a way, neighbors.
There are certainly some among us who are currently worried about their homes, properties, or even their lives. Whether it’s a new or old house, an apartment, a place they call home, or their family… I wish them strength, courage, and good luck—that you all get through this safely.
I’m at a loss for words. Every hour brings more terrible news… 🙁
There are certainly some among us who are currently worried about their homes, properties, or even their lives. Whether it’s a new or old house, an apartment, a place they call home, or their family… I wish them strength, courage, and good luck—that you all get through this safely.
I’m at a loss for words. Every hour brings more terrible news… 🙁
gmt94 schrieb:
The worst part is that there is currently no capacity in construction to quickly rebuild entire regions. Especially since the shortage of building materials makes things even more difficult. This is really the worst-case scenario to the third power.The budgets are already depleted due to Corona, which only adds to the problem.
Come on, everyone, we are still in Germany here. Looking at the situation, yes, it is terrible and a tragedy. But unlike in other countries, we have everything here. From raw materials to labor and some of the largest machines worldwide. It will work out.
Other countries and communities are much worse off when disaster strikes. Entire districts there can take decades to recover and may even be abandoned. I can hardly imagine that happening here. Insurance will cover a lot, the federal government and the states will provide support as well. And ordinary people like Hans-Peter, Silke, and Kevin simply roll up their sleeves and help out.
Has everyone already forgotten the Oderbruch flood? Back then, it was also called a once-in-a-century flood.
Sure, it will be difficult. Sure, there are fatalities, livelihoods destroyed, and others seriously endangered. But we stick together and rebuild everything. It wouldn’t be the first time.
Other countries and communities are much worse off when disaster strikes. Entire districts there can take decades to recover and may even be abandoned. I can hardly imagine that happening here. Insurance will cover a lot, the federal government and the states will provide support as well. And ordinary people like Hans-Peter, Silke, and Kevin simply roll up their sleeves and help out.
Has everyone already forgotten the Oderbruch flood? Back then, it was also called a once-in-a-century flood.
Sure, it will be difficult. Sure, there are fatalities, livelihoods destroyed, and others seriously endangered. But we stick together and rebuild everything. It wouldn’t be the first time.
bauenmk202018 Jul 2021 11:35I am still in shock...
The most private place anyone has—their refuge and sometimes their cradle—has been destroyed in an instant. Entire areas have lost their value because, in the short term, no one can get insurance there anymore, or if they can, it’s unaffordable.
Rebuilding is difficult... not only is building material extremely scarce, but construction has also become significantly more expensive due to political decisions. Someone in their mid-50s facing the ruins of their livelihood, possibly still with outstanding debt (and uninsured), simply cannot seriously start over—not in Germany!
If it were possible: designate a new housing development, with a developer building 100 houses of 120–150 m² (1,292–1,615 sq ft) each, to a standard specification. Ready to move in within 1–2 years. Anyone who has lost everything could start anew there using an affordable KfW loan.
More stormwater retention basins need to be built, and floodable open spaces created. In addition, a proper forest is needed that does not only consist of canopy trees but also has dense ground vegetation.
The most private place anyone has—their refuge and sometimes their cradle—has been destroyed in an instant. Entire areas have lost their value because, in the short term, no one can get insurance there anymore, or if they can, it’s unaffordable.
Rebuilding is difficult... not only is building material extremely scarce, but construction has also become significantly more expensive due to political decisions. Someone in their mid-50s facing the ruins of their livelihood, possibly still with outstanding debt (and uninsured), simply cannot seriously start over—not in Germany!
If it were possible: designate a new housing development, with a developer building 100 houses of 120–150 m² (1,292–1,615 sq ft) each, to a standard specification. Ready to move in within 1–2 years. Anyone who has lost everything could start anew there using an affordable KfW loan.
More stormwater retention basins need to be built, and floodable open spaces created. In addition, a proper forest is needed that does not only consist of canopy trees but also has dense ground vegetation.
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Myrna_Loy18 Jul 2021 11:54I don’t see it so negatively. The people of the Eifel region are resilient, connected to their homeland, stubborn, and very supportive of each other. It has been one of the poorest areas for centuries. People help each other and stay. Especially in smaller villages, families have lived there for generations. They don’t give up just because of a flood. They simply build like they do along major rivers.
Myrna_Loy schrieb:
People help each other and stay. Especially in smaller towns, families have lived there for generations. You don’t just give that up because of a flood. It’s not just about flooding. It’s a cruel destruction of the land and its resources. And as a result, the supply of everything. Of course, many are used to their basements flooding twice a year, but I don’t think they expected this time to drown while handing out sandbags in the basement or raising furniture, because what always held and what they always trusted no longer does.
Mycraft schrieb:
But unlike other countries, we have everything here. From raw materials to labor and the world’s largest machines. We’ll manage. I wish that were true. Compared to other countries, we had an assumed threshold of resilience that has now been crossed.
We are a country that tends to worry more about the perfect lawn than face real hardship.
I don’t exclude myself from that.
But I will reconsider my actions. After all, I have the Elbe River right outside my door. I personally had to interrupt my final exam back in 1988 to pack a suitcase for a possible evacuation. That was a long time ago and it went well.
Despite the “good weather” here, I have packed clothes for West Germany.
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