Hochwasser 2013 Information zur Soforthilfe

In view of the extensive damage caused by the floods, the Federal Government is providing 100 million euros in emergency aid for the federal states affected by the flooding. The Federal Government's emergency aid will be paid to the federal states. Administrative agreements regulating the payment criteria are currently being prepared. The emergency aid to those affected will be paid out via the federal states.

The Federal Government will contribute 100 million euros in emergency aid to help cope with the damage caused by the floods. The prerequisite for the disbursement of the federal government's emergency aid is the implementation of emergency aid programs by the affected federal states.

Talks have already been held with the affected federal states with the aim of swiftly implementing the federal government's emergency aid measures. The details will be agreed with the relevant state ministries. The relevant administrative agreements are currently being prepared. As soon as these have been signed, the federal government will contribute 50% of the costs of the emergency aid; the remaining 50% will be paid by the affected federal state.

The Federal Ministry of the Interior is responsible for the emergency aid programs "Household/Household Contents" and "Oil Damage to Buildings" and for a "Hardship Fund" to be set up.