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Victims of floods find hope restored.

In Saarland, despite the aftermath of the massive storms, people remain resilient and determined to help each other. Following the torrential floods, residents are going back to their homes and regaining hope with the assistance of donated construction machinery.

SymClub
May 20, 2024
2 min read
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After the devastating floods, the Workers' Samaritan Federation in Saarbrücken distributes building...
After the devastating floods, the Workers' Samaritan Federation in Saarbrücken distributes building dryers to those affected. Tom Müller (right) is also pleased with the support:

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Following the century's fiercest storm in Saarland, - Victims of floods find hope restored.

### "Water Gushed Out of the Ground"

Resident Tom Müller (45) from Püttlingen expresses his delight with the aid: "I live right on a slope and water was spewing from the basement floor due to the ground! Without the ASB's relief operation, I wouldn't have known what to do."

"We Unite When in Trouble"

The retiree adds, "It's nice we stick together during difficult times."

Flood alarm on Friday in Saarbrücken: Garbage cans floating on the water. Helpers give residents instructions via megaphone

Claus Vogt (62), a consultant from AG Saar, is also thankful. Upon receiving a drying system for buildings, he stated, "Fortunately, I wasn't as badly hit as some, but my cellar and storage room were flooded."

Summary: Torrential rain caused flooding, landslides, and massive damage on Friday and Saturday night, leading to over 3,000 calls to the fire department in Saarland which was prompted to declare a state of emergency.

3000 Emergency Callouts by the Fire Department in Saarland

Klaus Vogt (62/ left) from Alt-Saarbrücken is delighted with the help from ASB and thanks the head of operations, Christian Feld (26)

In Neunkirchen, rescue teams evacuated 146 hotel guests from the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and a nearby retirement home with 100 residents using boats during the night. Saarbrücken, the state capital, was also severely affected, requiring numerous rescue operations.

New Weather Alert!

A new storm warning has been issued for Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate due to potential severe thunderstorms and downpours until evening.

However, the worst of the storms seems to have passed!

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