A year after the storm: Lichtenfels fights with the consequences!

A year after the storm: Lichtenfels fights with the consequences!

Lichtenfels, Deutschland - In the Lichtenfels area, the memory of a devastating storm that took place a year ago is still fresh. This disaster led to dramatic scenes: Keller ran full, streets were flooded, and the calls to help from the affected citizens penetrated up to the emergency services. According to Infranken spoke of a "heavy rain appropriation) of incredible extent ”. Landess Laura Bauer describes that they had to "do completely from zero" and remembers the financial challenges that occurred after such an event.

On the weekend after one year of anniversary, there were once again severe thunderstorms in Franconia who put the region to the test. In Bad Staffelstein, the inn was officially closed to anchor due to the risk of mountain. The owners of the inn felt helpless in the critical situation until help came. Bauer emphasizes that despite the improvement of the situation, there are still fears in heavy rain. Obermain reported that the alarms of the fire brigades were issued on June 1, 2024 drove up. Between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. the alarms rose to almost 30.

use of the rescue workers and damage in the region

Around 500 firefighters were deployed to cope with the effects of the storm. Markus Witzgall from the Lichtenfels district fire inspection said that a record of missions was recorded in his 36-year career. Most of the operations concerned water in basements, full roads and in particular the pumping out of terrain. The Lichtenfels-Ost motorway exit did not occur at times, and brown water masses flowed down Bamberger Straße. Unfortunately there were also floods that concerned the main traffic artery from the freight station to the war memorial in Seubelsdorf.

A further 17 fire departments were activated in the Kulmbach district. The technical relief organization supported the fire brigade until the early hours of the morning with sandbags and pumps. Mayor Hügerich visited the emergency services and emphasized the priority of the rescue of people in danger. Fortunately, despite the dramatic pictures and the increased willingness to alert, there were no injuries due to the storm, which is considered a positive result of the excellent work of the rescue workers.

teaching from the past

The events related to storms are reminiscent of similar events in Germany as the heavy rain cases in July 2021, which led to fall floods and floods. The Federal Office for Population Protection and disaster assistance emphasizes that such extreme weather conditions are increasingly becoming reality. The authorities therefore recommend sufficient emergency provision in order to effectively help themselves and relatives and neighbors in times of crisis. Fortunately, the return of guests at Bauer shows that after a year of relaxation and building work, people have again put confidence in gastronomy.

With new measures, such as a built stone wall to protect the heating hall, the inn hopes to be able to better meet future weather extremes. The teachings from 2024 will continue to be prepared for such events in the future.