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Municipalities' Association: Municipalities' Own Arrangements for Flood Defense

In response to the severe flooding affecting Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, the President of the German Association of Towns and Municipalities (DStGB), Uwe Brandl (CSU), has advocated for a shift in perspective. "What's crucial is increased personal accountability, self-sufficiency, and the...

A holy house with a statue of a saint stands on a flooded street.
A holy house with a statue of a saint stands on a flooded street.

A storm is approaching. - Municipalities' Association: Municipalities' Own Arrangements for Flood Defense

Gerda Hasselfeldt, president of the German Red Cross (DRK), urged for increased funding in disaster relief in the "Augsburger Allgemeine." "Germany is lagging behind in this area," she shared with the newspaper. "To address this, there must be a change in perspective, especially with regards to sustainable and future-oriented financing of disaster management."

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