Flood risk on the Elbe: Deichbau urgently overdue!

Flood risk on the Elbe: Deichbau urgently overdue!

Alarm mood on the Elbe dikes! Flood protectioners collide their hands over their heads, because the dyke systems are no longer up to date! In the Lüneburg and Harburg counties, the urgency of a dike removal is challenged loudly. Environment Minister Christian Meyer is responsible for finally taking the necessary measures before the next flood causes catastrophic damage.

The responsible persons warn: "The country is not aware of the country on site!" While other Elbanrainers have long since done their homework, the great misfortune threatens. The dikes urgently need to be increased by up to 1.30 meters! But the investment backlog is a whopping 200 million euros for the districts of Harburg and Lüneburg - a financial disaster that could fall back to the population!

Catastrophen protection in full way

The disaster protection staff in the district of Lüneburg is on the hat! In the event of an exercise, the procedure was tested in the event of an ELBOHOBONE. More than 500 people had to be brought to safety quickly, supported by 90 emergency services from various organizations. "Every moment counts in an emergency!" Emphasizes Sascha Westermann from the Lüneburg district. But what if the dikes don't withstand? Any help could come too late without any timely dike expansion!

Time is crowded! While the flood protectionists are preparing for an emergency, the question remains: When does the state of Lower Saxony finally become active? The population looks at the Elbe and hopes for quick decisions before the water spills over the dikes and the mischief takes its course!