After the storm: cleaning up in Gemmingen finally completed
After the storm: cleaning up in Gemmingen finally completed
The community of Gemmingen successfully completed the last steps to remove the damage after the devastating storm in May. This is an important step for the affected region after cleaning up in the district of Karlsruhe are still in full swing. The review of the events illustrates the challenges that many business owners have experienced.
memories of the "millennium unspage"
In May Gemmingen was haunted by a storm, which is called the "millennium unspage". Within a short time, 50 liters of precipitation per square meter fell, which caused some streets to be under water and turn into raging streams. Numerous cellars ran full and the damage was enormous. Mayor Timo Wolf pointed out the exceptional extent of the natural disaster and predicted that it could take weeks for the community to recover from the effects.
The suffering of business and the return to normality
The flower shop by Anke Monninger was badly affected. The damage amounted to several ten thousand euros, and the business was closed for nine weeks to carry out the necessary drying work. At temperatures above 30 degrees in the shop, she couldn't even sell her flowers. The recovery of her regular customers was another challenge. On Tuesday, when another storm moved across the region, Monninger was again plagued by fears because the memories of the chaos were awakened again in May.
solidarity in difficult times
During this time of uncertainty, the solidarity of the dealers was shown. Katja Weber, shoe dealer, shared her feelings for those affected in the neighboring district of Karlsruhe. Despite the accident in her own business - where there was only minor damage - she felt connected to the people in the areas affected by the storms. Her hope is that many volunteers will also be at the side of there, as was the case in Gemmingen.A look back at the latest storms
The events in Gemmingen are part of a larger pattern in the Heilbronn-Franken region. In the past few months there have always been violent storms that have led to flooding and considerable damage. Only recently did the rescue workers in the Main-Tauber district had to move out again in order to empty the basement that had been completed. The increase in such extreme weather events raises questions about climate change and its effects on our weather.
vigilance and preparation for the future
The events of the past few months have left a lasting impression in both Gemmingen and in the surrounding region. It is important that the municipalities take measures to better prepare for future storms. The experiences show how vulnerable infrastructure and companies are and how crucial common sense and quick help are to cope with the challenges of such natural disasters.
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