DRK Saarbrücken-St. Johann is desperately looking for new accommodation

DRK Saarbrücken-St. Johann is desperately looking for new accommodation

The situation of the DRK local association Saarbrücken-St. Johann is tense because the rental agreement for the current accommodation in Fichtestrasse expires at the end of the year. The local association is now urgently looking for a new place for its four emergency vehicles, including an emergency hospital that is currently housed in the hall.

Financial challenges for the DRK local association

In the current situation, the association has to pay for the resulting costs, since there is no suitable and inexpensive alternative available. Chairman Jonas Jung has declared that a solution could remain by the end of the year, which would have the result for the association. "In the medium term it would simply be the bankruptcy of the local association," says Jung.

spatial restrictions through urban decisions

The city plans to set up a sandbag machine in the hall instead of the DRK and would like to create more space for the volunteer fire brigade. Therefore, the DRK local association not only has a problem with the upcoming termination of the rental agreement, but also sees that urban organizations enjoy priority. This underlines the administrative director Sascha Grimm with the words: "When it comes to the question of which rooms are awarded, the city must first think of its own organizations."

possible move and necessary funds

A possible solution could be the relocation near the building yard in Saarbrücken. The local association could imagine building a new hall with office space there. However, this is only conceivable with financial support. "I think a medium six -digit amount would probably just cover the basic needs here," says Jung.

meaning of the DRK for the community

The DRK services are of great importance for the community, especially in civil and disaster protection. Without sufficient space for the vehicles, the local association could not ensure its important work, as was the case with Pentecost floods. The situation is unbearable for the committed volunteers who stand up for the well -being of the population every day.

Hope for a solution

The local association expects an early decision about the urban area at the building yard. Meanwhile, the city has signaled that the DRK can stay at the current location even more than a year before a sustainable solution is found. This statement offers the club at least a short breather, while the search for permanent accommodation continues.

This topic also receives attention from local media, as last on SR television on July 31, 2024. The DRK local association St. Johann hopes for support, not only from the city, but also from the community, in order to continue to be able to help effectively.

- Nag