After storm disaster: Family in Ettersberg urgently needs help!

After storm disaster: Family in Ettersberg urgently needs help!

On Sunday, June 1st, a violent storm moved across parts of Thuringia, which left damage, especially in the Weimar Land. Heavy rain turned streets into raging streams, and mud and scree-wing avalanches rolled into the country inexorably. The fire brigades were in constant use to get the effects of the storm under control. The rural community on the Ettersberg was badly affected, with a family dependent on urgently needed help. After the storm, this family must be supported in the reconstruction of their destroyed apartment. Luise, a good friend, has started a call for donations on gofundme and shows on the platform pictures of the damage.

The storm not only led to massive floods in the courtyard, barn, basement and garden, but also ensured high costs that the family will soon have to do. Despite the active support of neighbors, friends and relatives who helped to remove the mud, the damage in many things remained significant. Luise appeals to the citizens who have always been helpful to the affected family to show solidarity in this way.

damage in the entire district

The effects of the storm were not only limited to the Ettersberg. In Bad Berka, especially in the Tannroda district, there was a situation in which gravel piled up to half a meter high. Several roads had to be closed at times, since flooded areas made it impossible to maintain traffic. The situation was also critical in Kranichfeld, since a thunderstorm also caused damage. Within a very short time, large amounts of precipitation fell that overwhelmed the sewage system. Streets stood up to 30 centimeters under water, and Gullys clogged through the drift goods carried. Firefighters from several locations were deployed to fix the worst damage. There was even an accident on the A4 near Weimar, where three vehicles collided on the rain wet road, with a person slightly injured and the total damage amounts to around 50,000 euros. The highway had to be temporarily closed, which caused additional stress. The German Weather Service had already warned of severe thunderstorms on Sunday, so that many people take on and took their precautions to protect themselves and their property.

preparation for future storms

The flood news center (HNZ) has repeatedly played an important role in information about flood forest conditions over the years. It was set up in 2008 at the Thuringian State Institute for Environment and Geology to bundle the tasks of previous environmental offices. One crucial element is the creation of dangerous cards and risk cards that indicate the risk from flood events. These cards have immediate legal effect and serve to prevent preventive flood protection. Historical flood marks also remind us that the risk should never be underestimated. Military stones exist in Thuringia to point out significant past floods such as those in June 1871 or in May/June 2013. The current storm once again shows how important it is to sharpen the flood awareness and take suitable measures for the future.