12.06.2024
The images from Deutschfeistritz on June, 9th 2024 will stay with us for a long time. The flood measuring station there recorded a flow rate of 140 m3/sec within a few minutes. 39.1% of the buildings in this municipality are at risk according to the HORA (Natural Hazard Overview & Risk Assessment Austria) flood risk […]
SURFACE WATER HAZARDS – RISK AWARENESS CREATES THE BASIS
02.02.2024
The fear of heavy rain is great and is increasingly preoccupying the population (see ORF Upper Austria report). Our experts at the EPZ – Elementary Damage Prevention Centre are looking at what can be done to prevent damage caused by extreme weather events. A seminar is also offered specifically for municipalities. Floods caused by heavy […]
NATURAL DISASTERS – PREVENTIVE PROTECTION MEASURES
02.02.2024
Last year alone, hail, heavy rainfall-related flooding and storms in Austria are estimated to have caused damage totalling around one billion euros. This destructive force of nature has now been recognised by the population, as a study shows (see ORF report). Yet damage can often be avoided or at least reduced by taking preventive measures! […]