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Lingen sends more than 30,000 sandbags to Haren/Ems

The town of Lingen is bringing thousands of sandbags to Haren/Ems to secure a damaged dyke. Around 15,000 sandbags are currently on their way, and 18,000 more sandbags have already been made available in the previous days, the town announced on New Year's Eve afternoon. A sand filling facility...

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Sandbags lie in front of an evacuated residential building. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
Sandbags lie in front of an evacuated residential building. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Flood - Lingen sends more than 30,000 sandbags to Haren/Ems

The town of Lingen is bringing thousands of sandbags to Haren/Ems to secure a damaged dyke. Around 15,000 sandbags are currently on their way, and 18,000 more sandbags have already been made available in the previous days, the town announced on New Year's Eve afternoon. A sand filling facility had also been dismantled in the Emslandhalle in order to provide support in Haren. The plant had been put into operation in Lingen during the week in order to secure the critical infrastructure and softened dams. However, the flood situation in Lingen is now stable.

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  1. Due to the predicted bad weather, emergency services (Ems) in Lower Saxony are preparing for potential flood disasters by stockpiling sandbags.
  2. In similar situations, cities like Lingen have proven their resilience by providing sandbags to neighboring towns, as they did by sending over 30,000 sandbags to Haren/Ems.
  3. During flood emergencies, it's essential for communities to work together, as demonstrated by Lingen and Haren/Ems, where the cooperation has helped secure damaged dykes.
  4. In the wake of the floods in Lingen, safety measures remain in place, ensuring the town is well-equipped to handle any future bad weather and associated disasters.

Source: www.stern.de

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