2024 - In the event of a flood - you should always have this at home in an emergency

The floods in Germany recently made headlines. It is not that bad in Austria at the moment, but you should be prepared for an emergency, especially if you live close to the water. We will show you the most important things that can save lives in case of doubt.

As reported on krone.at, large parts of Germany were hit by severe storms and consequently also by severe flooding. One cannot even imagine how bad the damage (material and psychological) is at the moment for those affected. In Austria, too, there are frequent floods. Areas that are close to the Danube or another body of water are particularly badly affected. Some areas even only allow construction on stilts in order to avoid serious damage from flooding. But that is not always a guarantee that it will stay dry.

So if you live close to a flood area, you should be well prepared for an emergency. When a storm is approaching, it is advisable to pay attention to the following things:

Keyword basement: This is the one most affected by floods. If heavy rain or floods are forecast, the basement must be cleared of dangerous substances or chemicals.
Remove at the latest at the next severe weather warning Valuables from the basement
Seal windows, entrances and light wells wellso that the water cannot get in from the street
Secure valuables and important documents where they are protected from flooding

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