Flood in Meckenbeuren: 100 days after the flood - the way to relax

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The night of June 1 will be remembered in the Meckenbeuren community, in the Lake Constance district, as one of the most devastating. A massive flood caused the shots to swell at a record level and led to enormous damage in the region. In the meantime, 100 days after this accident, many of the effects are still noticeable.

The seriously affected facilities include not only houses, but also schools and a festival hall, all of which were under water. The fire brigade was in constant use when the water entered the streets and stood up to 40 centimeters high there. Soldiers of the use of floods ensured that the bridges were safe, while many people had to fear their apartments and owners. All rail traffic was discontinued, which further tightened the situation.

The clean -up work continues

Although the municipality draws a positive conclusion about the clean -up work that has started after Denkatstrophe, the exact amounts of damage are still unclear. There are visible traces of the mud on many buildings such as the school and the festival hall in the Kehlen district. While the facades are now clean again, the basements are still damp. This requires extensive renovation work, including removing floor coverings and removing plaster from the walls to enable the walls to dry out.

Mayor Georg Schellinger (CDU) has already pointed out that shortly before the start of school, the telephone system and the toilets could still not be put into operation due to the damage. In order to cover the urgent need, a provisional toilet car was set up. However, it is optimistic that the drying will soon be complete and the reconstruction can begin.

donations and support for those affected

The solidarity of the community is strongly pronounced, and the community has collected a remarkable sum of over 120,000 euros in donations. These funds benefit the citizens concerned, who are now clarifying with their insurance, which damage is covered. The municipal council is to decide the distribution of the donations.

Numerous donations of material and money are available for the victims of the flood. The municipality has set up a system through which the damaged special application forms can fill out in order to use the help. It is a ray of hope in a difficult time that many people are ready to help.

The challenges are not over. As municipal representatives predict, the likelihood of future flood events will increase. The fire brigade has already addressed previous experiences and emphasizes that the flood protection facility must be improved. It is also recommended that citizens take active measures to secure their real estate. The municipality will provide information on how investments in background security and the correct stacking of sandbags in front of basement windows can help to counteract upcoming floods.

This is how Meckenbeuren remains trapped in a process of reconstruction and preparation for possible future natural disasters. The teachings from this flood will contribute to improving the community's resilience. Whether by measures for flood prevention or the emotional support between neighbors, the community shows that it is ready to face the challenges.