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… 🙁
I don’t think people can stay in their towns. In some cases, these places don’t even exist anymore.
We’re not just talking about the Eifel region, but also the Sauerland and the early Ruhr area. We simply don’t have anything like this here.
I remember back in 2006 when I wanted to get a natural disaster insurance policy, it was hardly available, and I was told that in our region, such coverage wasn’t necessary. But I insisted because the Lippe River used to flood frequently, even though there were never any damages to report.
However, we didn’t expect such intense heavy rainfall here.
And if insurance covers natural disaster damages, the compensation probably won’t be enough at current prices. Especially since everyone there needs to build at the same time. Good luck finding a contractor.
Government funds, whether from federal or state levels, will almost certainly be tied to conditions that are hardly achievable.
We’re not just talking about the Eifel region, but also the Sauerland and the early Ruhr area. We simply don’t have anything like this here.
I remember back in 2006 when I wanted to get a natural disaster insurance policy, it was hardly available, and I was told that in our region, such coverage wasn’t necessary. But I insisted because the Lippe River used to flood frequently, even though there were never any damages to report.
However, we didn’t expect such intense heavy rainfall here.
And if insurance covers natural disaster damages, the compensation probably won’t be enough at current prices. Especially since everyone there needs to build at the same time. Good luck finding a contractor.
Government funds, whether from federal or state levels, will almost certainly be tied to conditions that are hardly achievable.
If I had lost loved ones close to me, and then half or even the entire town was gone as well (including my own home and main place of residence), wow. That’s really hard to even imagine. I don’t know if I would even have the energy to start over there, even if there were opportunities through, for example, government assistance programs or donations. Personally, my family is more spread out and we ourselves moved here, so we feel less tied to just one place, but I also know many people for whom moving away, at least outside of a disaster situation, would be unthinkable.
Regarding rebuilding: There are definitely some towns that weren’t affected as severely, where I can imagine a fairly quick reconstruction, but for the places hit hardest, I honestly don’t know how realistic that is. 🙁
My condolences to everyone affected and much strength for the times ahead.
Regarding rebuilding: There are definitely some towns that weren’t affected as severely, where I can imagine a fairly quick reconstruction, but for the places hit hardest, I honestly don’t know how realistic that is. 🙁
My condolences to everyone affected and much strength for the times ahead.
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hampshire18 Jul 2021 16:18We are shocked and feel very fortunate to live on a hill. From my terrace, I saw the Sülz river flood its banks, but from my viewpoint, I could not imagine what was happening a few kilometers away in our valley, where an entire village was submerged under meters of water. In the valleys of the Oberberg district, there are several streets where huge piles of damaged furniture, electronic devices, and bags of other household items are now waiting in front of every building for collection. At least there, people have been able to start cleaning up and sorting through the debris. It looks different at my sister’s place in Erftstadt. Her house is situated high enough in Liblar, so only about 30cm (12 inches) of water entered the basement, seeping through the walls of the old house. What happened to her former neighbors and friends in Blessem is still not fully clear. In addition to loss of human life, many animals were affected as well; an acquaintance was unable to save his horses. The attitude of the people interviewed is impressively strong. At the moment, we can only offer some financial support and kind words.
bauenmk2020 schrieb:
More rainwater retention basins need to be built, and floodable open spaces created.These are places with a river running through the middle. They have implemented flood protection measures based on past events. I saw an interview earlier, I think it was Ahrweiler, where they said floods up to 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) are known. The last time that happened was five years ago. Such events can be managed with appropriate measures.
The water level recently reached a maximum of 8.5 meters (28 feet).
You can’t build against that, it’s unrealistic.
If that were the benchmark, you would probably have to give up all towns located near waterways.
By the Elbe River, there are vacation homes built on stilts. Underneath the house, there is at most a stone outbuilding, which serves either as a garage or a boathouse. Above that is a loggia. But to build a house like that?…
Today I saw a video somewhere (I think it was about Saxony) that actually showed “our much-debated” newly built houses being flooded.…
Today I saw a video somewhere (I think it was about Saxony) that actually showed “our much-debated” newly built houses being flooded.…
