Disaster Protection Day and Open Garden: Heath is blooming!

Disaster Protection Day and Open Garden: Heath is blooming!

Today, Heide in the Dithmarschen district is becoming the scene of important actions and events. On the occasion of Disaster Protection Day, more than 200 emergency services from organizations such as THW, fire brigade and state police present their work. With a focus on water, flood protection and oil defenses, the organizers have clear goals: to provide insights into the work of the aid organizations and to give citizens a feeling of security, as ndr.de reports.

At the same time, the “Open Garden” campaign will take place, with more than 200 private and club gardens opening their doors throughout Schleswig-Holstein on June 14th and 15th. The organizers are expecting tens of thousands of visitors here who will be enthusiastic about gardening. The goal is to convey joy in nature and gardening.

Worrying developments in the Middle East

While there is celebration and information in Schleswig-Holstein, international politics is simmering. The escalation in the Middle East is causing great concern. The Interior Minister of Schleswig-Holstein, Sabine Sütterlin-Waack, has emphasized the need to protect Jewish life and uphold human rights. The state police are in contact with Jewish regional associations to assess possible threats, as can be read on zdf.de.

Oman's Foreign Minister, Badr al-Bussaidi, is committed to de-escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. In telephone calls with international counterparts, he is trying to reduce the dangerous military escalation in the region. He highlights the importance of stopping aggression in order to prevent bloodshed and destruction.

World Blood Donor Day and traffic warning

Today, June 14th, World Blood Donor Day is celebrating its climax. The DRK's North-East blood donation service organizes numerous donation campaigns in Kiel, Ratzeburg and Trappenkamp, ​​among others. The current demand is 450 to 500 blood units daily in order to supply the clinics adequately. The aim in particular is to recruit young people as new donors drk.de.

While citizens in Heide and elsewhere are having a solid time, things could get uncomfortable on the streets. The ADAC warns of an impending traffic collapse due to numerous major events and construction sites. Drivers should expect traffic jams and delays, especially on the A1 motorway heading north and the A23 heading towards Hamburg.

Weather forecast and outlook

The weather forecast promises sunny prospects: temperatures are between 24 and 31 degrees, a fresh southeast wind ensures pleasant conditions, even if a few showers in the western regions in the evening cannot be ruled out. Whether at the events or on the street – the people of Cologne and Schleswig-Holstein should prepare well for an exciting day.