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Provincial supports the fire department with 2,600 euros for natural disaster protection!
Provincial Insurance supports the Betzdorf-Gebhardshain Volunteer Fire Department with 2,600 euros to purchase modern equipment for natural disasters.
Provincial supports the fire department with 2,600 euros for natural disaster protection!
The volunteer fire department of the Betzdorf-Gebhardshain municipality recently received generous financial support from Provinzial Versicherung. This grant of 2,600 euros will be used to purchase modern equipment that is crucial in response to natural disasters. Matthias Blickheuser and Christian Pawlick from Provinzial handed over the symbolic check to the fire department, making it clear how important it is to be well prepared in the fight against the consequences of climate change.
The fire department is planning to purchase an innovative “NOAQ system” that was specifically developed for flood protection and the retention of heavy rain. This system allows the fire department to efficiently divert large amounts of water during extreme weather events. Markus Beichler, fire chief of VG Betzdorf-Gebhardshain, thanked Provinzial Versicherung for this valuable support and emphasized the crucial role that such technologies play in averting danger.
Safety standards and hazard prevention
Joachim Brenner, mayor of the municipality, also emphasized the importance of modern equipment standards for the safety of citizens. The grant comes from the so-called “fire protection tax”, which is used to promote fire protection. This shows the long-term tradition of Provinzial Versicherung in supporting volunteer fire departments in its business area. In addition, the focus of funding in recent years has increasingly shifted to dealing with natural disasters.
Climate change has led to an increase in severe weather events and natural hazards, highlighting the need for appropriate protective measures. It is important to note that damage caused by floods, earthquakes or snow pressure are not covered by conventional home or contents insurance. Elementary insurance is recommended to protect against these risks, both for property owners and tenants.
Elementary insurance and risk assessment
Government support in the event of natural disasters is often not guaranteed, and many federal states only provide assistance if there is a lack of private insurance. Therefore, not only homeowners but also tenants need comprehensive insurance coverage. In the event of natural damage to the car, partial comprehensive insurance is also required, which covers damage caused by various natural events.
| Flood risk zoning | risk |
|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Very low risk (statistically once in 200 years or less) |
| Zone 2 | Low risk (statistically once in 50 to 200 years) |
| Zone 3 | Medium risk (statistically once in 10 to 50 years) |
| Zone 4 | High risk (statistically once in 10 years or more often) |
The costs of elementary insurance vary depending on the type of property, location, sum insured and deductible. For an accurate premium calculation, we recommend that you seek individual advice from an agency. Insurance coverage for the elementary component begins after a waiting period of 14 days from the date of application. This is particularly important in order to be adequately protected in view of changing environmental conditions.
Anyone interested can obtain comprehensive information and support on the Provinzial Versicherung website, which is actively committed to community safety and protection from natural hazards here.
For further details on the support of the fire department by Provinzial Versicherung and the importance of this donation, you can also read the article by ak-kurier here.