The focus of the city of Hanau: Lecture on weather extremes and protective measures!

The focus of the city of Hanau: Lecture on weather extremes and protective measures!

Hanau, Deutschland - in Hanau is time to deal with a explosive topic: the climate change and its effects. On Tuesday, June 24th, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Maker Space of the Kulturforum, at Freiheitsplatz 18a, a free lecture entitled "The city of Hanau between heavy rain and forest fires" will take place. The event aims to inform and sensitize the population about the increasingly extreme weather conditions.

Particular attention is paid to the challenges caused by heavy rain, dryness and the associated forest fires. These topics are not only relevant locally, but can also have an impact in the entire urban area. The city of Hanau has already taken measures to prepare for heavy rain events and floods to Main and Kinzig, and these approaches are explained in more detail during the lecture. In addition, the risks are discussed by dry -related forest fires, especially after the fires in spring 2025.

lecture on natural dangers

The past few years have shown that floods, storms and heat waves are increasingly challenges for the population. The German Weather Service (DWD) therefore has launched the Nature Recal Portal to inform citizens about current risks and prevention measures. Here, for example, you are effectively and time -sensitive about weather extremes such as heavy rain or floods. Interactive cards allow users to evaluate their specific risks and, if necessary, take necessary protective measures.

The increasing risk of natural hazards could also be important for the insurance industry. The General Association of the German Insurance Industry (GDV) examined the connection between rainy quantities and damage. This shows that deep -located buildings in particular suffer from the extreme weather conditions, since water builds up there. The increasing development density is paving the risk of flooding, since the sealed areas prevent the natural seepage of precipitation.

challenges from climate change

A cross -sector problem are the increasing extreme weather events that increase intensity due to climate change. Studies show that the number of hot days in Germany has increased drastically in recent decades. Every decade, an average of 2.3 heat days are added, which increases the likelihood of heavy rain and floods. Climate change has also strongly influenced the growing conditions in agriculture, which could be significant for local food production.

For interested Hanau citizens who want to take on the topic, there is the possibility to register for the lecture by email to fit@vhs-hau.de , whereby surname, first name, address and the name of the event must be specified. In addition, Julia Oppenländer is available from public relations at oeffentlksbeit@hanau.de for more information.

The event not only offers valuable information, but also a platform for exchange about solutions and measures that can be taken against the increasing threats from natural hazards. Because awareness of these challenges must grow to protect our city and its citizens.