Flood alarm: New app protects Rhein-Erft citizens from flooding!

Flood alarm: New app protects Rhein-Erft citizens from flooding!

Published: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 14:19

The Rhein-Erft district has recently been hit by extreme weather situations. Whether it was the devastating flood disaster in 2021 in Erftstadt or the recent heavy rain events in Wesseling, Bergheim and Bedburg - the dangers from flooding should not be underestimated. In order to enable the citizens to provide better provision, an innovative app has now been developed to serve as support.

The new “Flood Check App” was launched in North Rhine-Westphalia to help residents check their houses for possible flood and heavy rain risks. Users can easily enter their place of residence and answer questions about the construction of their building. Based on this data, the app determines how endangered the respective home is in the event of impending floods.

How the Flood Check app works

A central aspect of this app lies in your user -friendliness. Anyone who has concerns about the security situation of their house receives a quick and uncomplicated assessment of their individual danger. The Flood Check app provides valuable tips on effective protective measures that the residents can take to secure their property. It also offers contacts with experts who can help implement the measures.

The Minister of Construction of NRW, Ina Scharrenbach, emphasizes the importance of this application: "The aim of the app is to provide information about the risk situation quickly and quickly. Everyone should know how well their home is protected against natural events." Nevertheless, it will still take nine months before the app is available across North Rhine-Westphalia.

The introduction of this app is an important step in adapting to the climatic changes that have become increasingly clearer in recent years. Extreme weather events are increasingly a reality that the population has to deal with. Therefore, the Flood Check App will score not only as a source of information, but also as a tool to avoid damage.

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