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BS-R-3: Exercise volume

The picture shows a THW member from behind; he is in uniform and wears a helmet. It is possible to make out a scaffold with other THW members standing on it.

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BS-R-4: Active emergency relief responders in civic protection

The picture shows three emergency vehicles operated by the fire brigade and the THW emergency relief organisation: The vehicles are standing on a National Road, one of them is a fire-fighting group vehicle. A man wearing a high-visibility vest and a pair of THW livery trousers can be seen running along the middle gangway.

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BS-I-1: Person hours due to weather-related damage events

The picture shows an inundated landscape. In the centre of the picture a flooded road can be seen, with a lorry passing. There are people visible on the lorry’s load platform. In the picture’s foreground, part of a blue emergency vehicle is visible with blue warning lamps fitted all round the vehicle which is also driving along this flooded road.

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BS-R-1: Information on how to act in a disaster situation

The picture shows a group of two women and two men participating in a First Aid training exercise. The course leader uses a doll to demonstrate cardiac massage.

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In the past, flood protection was often strongly focused on technical measures. Sustainable flood prevention focuses more on natural flood protection, addresses the causes of floods, restricts the use of land along rivers and raises awareness of natural hazards among the population. read more

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Flood warning

Informing the population about the current flood situation is of crucial importance for a functioning emergency response. People in flood-prone areas can only prepare themselves appropriately in the event of an acute incident if they are quickly and comprehensively informed about the situation and possible dangers. The article compiles important sources of information. read more

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flood

Climate | Energy

BS-R-3: Exercise volume

Climate | Energy

BS-R-4: Active emergency relief responders in civic protection

Climate | Energy

BS-I-1: Person hours due to weather-related damage events

Climate | Energy

BS-R-1: Information on how to act in a disaster situation

Water

Flood prevention

Water

Flood warning

KomPass: project on Climate | Energy

VERIS-Elbe - Changes and management of risks of extreme flood events in large river basins - the example of the Elbe River

KomPass: project on Climate | Energy

UFM-HH - Urban Flood Management in Hamburg: New Planning Strategies for Flood Prone Urban Areas to Cope with the Increased Risk due to Climate Change

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