The flood hazard maps of the Hessian State Office for the Environment and Geology show whether a property is located in a flood zone. The Lower Water Authority can also provide information on this.

There are numerous ways to protect your building:

• Property protection on houses is primarily aimed at potential entry points such as windows, doors and gates. Suitable options here include dam planks and boards that are inserted into permanently installed U-profiles at building openings.
• It also makes sense to use flood-resistant building materials, such as special plaster coatings.
• Sewage pipes should be fitted with backflow protection.

This can prevent a large number of cellar floods. Depending on the terrain, terrain swales or ground sills in the outdoor area can help to prevent water from flowing into the building.

In the event of flooding, everyone affected must be prepared themselves: basic equipment for quick action should be ready in a prepared transportation box before the flood. It should contain, for example, rubber boots, gloves, tools, emergency rations, flashlight, first-aid kit and important papers.

Numerous insurance policies offer financial provision in the event of flood damage.