We will continue to update this blog over the next few months and add new calls for help. So it’s worth taking a look again and again.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n >> To the appeals for donations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n >> About the honorary posts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n >> Useful information on behaviour in the event of flooding<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Bavarian Red Cross and its emergency services have been in action since the start of the floods, rescuing people from the floodwaters, among other things. With a donation, you support the BRK e.g. in the procurement of equipment as well as the training and accommodation of the emergency services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is already clear that the damage caused by the floods in Bavaria and Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg will run into the millions. Diakonie supports affected households in coping with the acute emergency situation. Among other things, it has already sent 100 construction dryers to the affected regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In regions of Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg affected by the floods, the emergency services have evacuated a retirement and nursing home, among others, and are now looking after the residents in the spontaneously set-up emergency accommodation. You can support their valuable work with a donation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since the beginning of the flood disaster, the DLRG local groups have been rescuing people from houses trapped by the water, saving belongings from the currents, and bringing animals safely back to their owners. Your donation will help the DLRG to purchase the equipment and materials they need for their missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With your donation to the special account “Help for helpers” of the Bavarian State Fire Brigade Association, you support firefighters and their families, e.g. in the event of accidents or deaths in the fire department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Bavaria and Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg, Caritas facilities such as food banks, clothing stores, and a meeting caf\u00e9 for mentally ill people were also affected by the floods. With a donation, you can help Caritas to reopen its services and offers for people who are already in need as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you would like to be involved in the next disaster (which hopefully won’t happen so quickly) from the very beginning, we recommend volunteering in disaster control. There you will receive professional training, be provided with the necessary equipment in an emergency, and be able to help effectively. Your voluntary work can look very different. At the German Red Cross, for example, you could become part of the mountain rescue service or the water rescue service. Or join one of the many volunteer fire departments in Germany. You can find more information about the volunteer fire departments, their areas of operation, and the requirements here<\/a>. The Johanniter also offer various volunteer positions in civil protection. The best way to do this is to take a look at the Johanniter website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if you decide to volunteer during this or the next flood event, you can find more important information about your volunteer work on the website of the Bundesamtes f\u00fcr Bev\u00f6lkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe: What should you consider before you go on a mission? How should you behave on-site? How do you behave after your deployment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n On our volunteering platform vostel.de<\/a> you will also find numerous volunteering opportunities in disaster control and first aid. Here you can get in direct contact with the organizations and see what support they currently need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n General information on flood precautions and behaviour can also be found on the website of the Bundesamtes f\u00fcr Bev\u00f6lkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe<\/a>. Here you can access the latest warnings from the German Weather Service and find important tips for emergency situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We would also like to recommend the website of the Landeshochwasserzentrale<\/a>. It provides a clear overview of all flood warnings, current water levels and other important information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n1. Donate now for flood victims and aid organizations<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBavarian Red Cross | Support the team in Bavaria<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Diakonie disaster relief | Donate to support the victims of the flood disaster<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Malteser Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg | Support flood victims in Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
DLRG Bayern | Donation for the rescuers on the water<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Landesfeuerwehrverband Bayern | Support for injured firefighters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caritas | Donate for Caritas facilities damaged by the floods, e.g. the food bank<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
2. Get trained and provide support in the event of a disaster<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. Useful information on behaviour in the event of flooding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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