Condolences on the flood disaster

The bad thing is also that there are currently no capacities in construction to just rebuild entire regions. Especially with the shortage of building materials on top. This is really the worst case to the power of three.

The funds are empty anyway because of Corona, that adds to it.

People, we are still in Germany here. When I look at it, yes, it is all terrible and a tragedy. But unlike other countries, we have everything here. From raw materials to labor to the world's largest machines. It will be fine.

Other countries and groups of people have it much worse when disaster strikes. Entire districts do not recover for decades and may then be abandoned. I can hardly imagine that happening here with us. The insurance companies will pay for much, the federal government and the states will also contribute. And the ordinary Hans-Peter with Silke and Kevin just pitch in and help.

Have you all already forgotten the Oderbruch flood? Even then, it was called the flood of the century.

Sure, it will be difficult. Sure, there are fatalities to mourn and livelihoods destroyed and others severely endangered. But we stick together and rebuild everything again. It wouldn't be the first time.

I am still speechless... What is most private that one has - their retreat - sometimes their cradle - was destroyed just like that, right away. Areas are completely devalued because in the short term no one is insured there anymore or if so, it is unaffordable...

Reconstruction is difficult... not only is building material extremely scarce but also building is made significantly more expensive (by politics). Someone in their mid-50s standing before the ruins of their existence and perhaps still having residual debts (and not insured) simply cannot seriously rebuild - not in Germany!

If it were possible: designate a new building area, developer builds 100 houses 120-150 sqm. Object standard. Ready to move in within 1-2 years. Anyone who has lost everything can start anew there using an affordable KfW loan.

More retention basins must be built and floodable open spaces created. Additionally, a proper forest that not only has canopy plants but also a dense ground vegetation.

I find it terrible that now looters come and instead of helping, they even take the wedding ring

I don't see it so black. The inhabitants of the Eifel are a tough, home-loving, stubborn, and very supportive people. It has been one of the poorest regions for centuries. People help each other, they stay. Especially in the smaller towns, families have lived for generations. You don't give that up because of a flood. You just build like on the big rivers then.

People help each other, people stay. Especially in smaller places, families have lived there for generations. You don't give that up because of a flood.

It's not just a flood. It is a vicious destruction of land and substance. And therefore of supply in every respect. Of course, many are used to their basement being flooded twice a year, but I don't think they expected this time to drown while handing out sandbags in the basement or putting furniture on top, because what always held and what you always trusted no longer holds.

But unlike other countries, we have everything here. From raw materials to labor to the world's largest machines. It'll be fine.

I wish. Unlike other countries, there was a perceived limit of resilience that has now been exceeded.
We are, after all, a country where the concern about the perfect lawn is discussed more than dealing with misery.
I don't exclude myself from that.
But I will rethink my actions. After all, I have the Elbe right outside my door. Back in 1988, I myself had to abort my final exams to pack my suitcase for a possible evacuation. That was a long time ago and it went well.
Despite the good weather, I once packed clothes for West Germany at our place.