Flood chaos in Traben-Trarbach: Quick action of the helpers in demand!

Jörg Teusch from the construction and local authority (BKI) emphasizes the urgency to remove the mud immediately before dries in. Drying sludge becomes firm and is comparable to concrete, which makes cleaning considerably more difficult. Therefore, it's not just about acting quickly, but also about the efficiency of cleaning to free the streets from the flood residues.

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To support the clean -up work, the emergency services use powerful pumps that pump water out of the Moselle to rinse the mud from the streets. In addition, two sweepers are used that loosen up the mud. Residents everywhere in Traben-Trarbach are grateful for the efforts of the building yard and express themselves positively about the quick reaction of the city administration.

A resident mentioned that the Rapid Response team gives a good feeling because the city promptly reacted to the challenge. The situation is reminiscent of the ongoing difficulties with which cities are confronted along the Moselle, especially when it comes to flood protection.

precautionary measures and protective measures

The upcoming flood warnings and rising water level required extensive preparations on the part of the fire brigade and the building yard. In view of an expected flood of up to 9.20 meters on Saturday morning, water protection walls had to be built on the Moselle promenade to derive the water masses and protect the city. A distribution of sandbags was dispensed with because the level was too high to carry out this measure.

The fire brigade informed residents and visitors to remove their vehicles from the Moselle Verfände. In addition, the residents were asked to empty their garages and open the doors to prevent possible damage. This also happened in view of the extended weekend, which attracted many tourists to the region. Campsites were cleared to ensure the safety of visitors.