Info evening in Gondelsheim: Support for storms affected

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in Gondelsheim, just two weeks after a devastating storm, there was an information event that is intended to help many affected people clarify their most pressing questions. About 120 people found their way to the Saalbachhalle to get advice on a protected framework.

The event offered a large number of consulting boxes in which topics could be addressed that ranged from strategic flood protection to legal questions about insurance to building renovations. Even if not all places were occupied in the hall, the interest was great because many citizens urgently needed answers.

The challenges of those affected

Mustafa Demiral and his father Saban were in one of the long snakes and waited patiently to learn more about private flood protection. The consequences of the storm have drastically changed the life of the Demiral family, since they can no longer live in their own apartment. "The entire ground floor is uninhabitable, all rooms have to be renovated," explains the 26-year-old Mustafa. At the moment, the family lives with his uncle in the upper apartment, which is a physical challenge for his father and him: "Due to my physical disability, I have to climb the stairs," he adds.

But the demirals are not alone. Many affected people are in a similar location and are urgently looking for answers and solutions. This also includes Ute Weber, who has lived in Gondelsheim since 2007 and was spared flood until two weeks ago. "We had over 60 centimeters of water in the basement," she describes while waiting for a place in the consulting box for insurance. Your concern is to find out more about the responsibilities and deadlines of the insurance, as she is waiting for the damage report.

urgent questions about compensation and renovation

The list of damage to cope with Ute Weber and her family is long and requires high financial resources. She reports that the cost estimate for the necessary heat pump is around 32,000 euros. "This is extremely grueling," says Weber, who hopes to obtain clarifying information at the information evening that could possibly help her reduce financial pressure.

Mayor Markus Rupp (SPD) from Gondelsheim emphasized in an interview that the removal of the damage remains a mammoth task. For him, the information event is the first step into future support. Rupp Plans to offer further consultations that go beyond legal questions. "This also has to do with care and psychology; people do not want to be alone with their problems," he said, indicating that in addition to tax-psychological consultations in the future.

The willingness of the community to continuously support those affected and take care of their concerns shows the recognizable need for community in times of crisis. The citizens of Gondelsheim are not only looking for information, but also the exchange with like -minded people. In such difficult times there is a kind of community in which one supports each other.

The upcoming challenges will undoubtedly have many facets, and the willingness of the community for continuous support will play an important role. It is clear that the way to normal for many fallen residents of Gondelsheim will continue to be rocky.