Flood - Around 10,000 sandbags per day in Lingen: New filling plant
Around 10,000 sandbags per day have been filled by the fire department, technical relief organization and employees of the building yard in Lingen (Emsland) since Christmas. "Thousands of sandbags are still needed to secure the critical infrastructure and softened dams," the town announced on Friday. In order to speed up the production of sandbags, another sand filling plant has now been put into operation in the Emslandhallen.
According to the city, the water levels of the Ems are currently falling slightly. Nevertheless, the flood situation remains tense. The long periods of standing water are causing the dams to soften and thus become unstable. Closed-off areas and dams in particular may not be entered.
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- Due to the ongoing emergencies, the THW (Technisches Hilfswerk, or German Federal Agency for Technical Relief) has been actively involved in the sandbag filling process in Lingen, Emsland.
- In the wake of the flood, the local Ems fire department and emergency services (Ems) have been working tirelessly to distribute and lay the sandbags around vulnerable infrastructure.
- Lower Saxony's authorities have issued a warning to residents of Lingen and neighboring areas, urging them to stay vigilant and to follow the instructions of the authorities, especially when it comes to the safety of critical dams.
- Despite the efforts to secure the areas affected by the flood, the Emsland region remains at risk, with the fire department and THW continuing to monitor the situation closely and working together to address any new emergencies that arise.
- As a precautionary measure, the Fire Department in the city of Lingen, Lower Saxony, has coordinated with local organizations to recruit volunteers, ensure the efficient distribution of sandbags, and provide necessary support during emergencies to reinforce the security of critical infrastructure and dams in the Emsland region.
Source: www.stern.de
