Flood alarm! New book offers tips for missions and protective measures

Flood alarm! New book offers tips for missions and protective measures

On April 17, 2025, the challenges that arise from flood and heavy rain layers will increasingly evident. In view of the growing frequency and intensity of such operations, the specialist fire brigade band "flood and heavy rain insert" has compiled relevant information for emergency services. According to Fireworld , the book offers practical tips for preparing and carrying out operations in such extreme weather conditions.

The authors Bartmann and Cimolino focus on typical use scenarios and the correct assessment of the situation. The book deals with central topics, including personal protective equipment, flood boats, security measures, dike defense and pumping in buildings. In addition, the structure of flood protection systems is discussed, whereby both natural retention measures and technical flood protection are considered.

growing risk due to climate changes

The need for effective flood protection measures is increased by increasing extreme weather events. As Deutschlandfunk , massive rain, as in October 2024 in the Spanish province of Valencia, are responsible for devastating floods in which over 200 people died. Such weather extremes are not an isolated case, they have also been observed in other regions of Europe, including Austria, Poland and the Czech Republic.

The climate scientists are increasingly warning of more frequent extreme weather events such as heavy rain and droughts. Climate change contributes significantly to this development. The German Weather Service has found that winter in Germany has become significantly wetter and the likelihood of heavy rain events is increasing worldwide. In addition to the challenges in the area of ​​flood protection, the need for prevention measures and disaster protection is also evident.

legislation and future measures

As part of this problem, the national flood protection program in Germany, which was launched in 2013, has become more important. Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke has designed a new law for flood protection, which is intended to accelerate the construction of dams and dikes. But due to the current political situation, the implementation of this law was difficult.

Additional measures that are discussed in this context are natural protective methods and the renaturation of areas. The planned “natural hazard portal” of the German Weather Service is intended to better inform the population about potential risks, but is not yet finalized. The challenges in flood protection are also increased by the need to create uniform regulations for the compensation of landowners affected by protective measures.

The increase in flood events requires extensive strategies to ensure the functionality of emergency services such as fire brigade and disaster protection. The book "Flood and Larming User" can serve as an important teaching and learning tool for operations managers, managers and municipal planners and offers important insights into the changing landscape of flood-working learning planning.

With a price of EUR 18.99, the Softcover book is an inexpensive purchase for all those who have to deal with the challenges of flood protection. It appears in the publisher Ecomed Security and comprises 132 pages filled with valuable information and practical advice.