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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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  1. The approaching storm has raised concerns in Bavaria, with the CSU advocating for enhanced flood protection measures in light of the region's climate changes.
  2. The Association of municipalities in Bavaria is planning to implement their own flood defense arrangements, following the urgent call by the municipalities.
  3. The "Augsburger Allgemeine" reported on Gerda Hasselfeldt's views regarding the need for increased funding in disaster relief, highlighting the country's lagging behind in this area.
  4. The Red Cross in Munich, led by Hasselfeldt, has emphasized the importance of a shift in perspective for sustainable and future-oriented financing of disaster management.
  5. The DRK and the Red Cross are preparing for possible flood situations in Bavaria, as the Association of municipalities works on its community-based flood protection plans.
  6. The "Augsburger Allgemeine" also reported on the impact of the storm on various sectors, such as transport and infrastructure, highlighting the need for a resilient and well-prepared society.
  7. In response to the impending weather conditions, several local organizations in Bavaria, including the Red Cross and the DRK, are mobilizing resources to support affected communities and provide necessary aid.

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