Violent weather condition set to strike the area. - Schorndorf seeks financial aid following flood damage.
Schorndorf, a city in Rems-Murr-District, seeks financial aid from the federal and state authorities due to flood damage. Mayor Bernd Hornikel without party affiliation has appealed to Baden-Württemberg's Minister-President Winfried Kretschmann (Greens) and Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) as per a statement by the city. Schorndorf requires financial aid. SWR broke the news first.
The city of Schorndorf's damage is expected to range from 30 to 35 million Euro, with an extra 20 million Euro damage to the Wieslauftalbahn, for which the city is responsible for 25%. "The city of Schorndorf needs significant financial support to take necessary actions and start the rebuilding process," the statement said.
This aid from the federal and state is now crucial to prevent a more significant calamity. "Without this aid, there's a possibility of long-term harm to our city and social cohesion within society, with many residents losing their livelihoods," the statement added.
Sadly, two people died in Schorndorf due to the floods, who had attempted to drain their cellar earlier. The Rems-Murr-District suffered the most from the floods.
Mayor Hornikel wants financial assistance quickly to mitigate the impacts of the floods and aid in reconstruction. Without assistance, there is a risk of severing lives and the social fabric of Schorndorf's community.
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The violent storm in Baden-Württemberg has caused significant damage to Schorndorf, leading to a proposed request for financial aid from the SPD's Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the state's Minister-President Winfried Kretschmann (Greens). The city's Mayor, independent of party affiliation, has initiated this appeal in light of the estimated 30-35 million Euro damage and an additional 20 million Euro for the Wieslauftalbahn. SWR reported this first.
The city's mayor, Bernd Hornikel, is urgently seeking financial aid to minimize the impacts of the floods and initiate the rebuilding process. Without swift aid, Schorndorf runs the risk of suffering further damage, potentially affecting its social cohesion, and endangering the livelihoods of its residents.
The SPD and Baden-Württemberg government's financial assistance could prevent a more severe situation in Schorndorf. As per Mayor Hornikel's statement, failing to provide help might result in long-term harm to the city and its community.
Sadly, in the unfortunate incident, two individuals lost their lives while attempting to drain their cellar as a precaution against the floods. Schorndorf, located in Rems-Murr-District, has suffered the most from the flooding in the district.
Broadcasters like SWR are reporting on the situation, shedding light on the City of Schorndorf's urgent call for aid to overcome this crisis.
