Fucked Up: 17.9 Million Euros Damage after Baltic Sea Storm Surge in Damp
Large Sum Allocated for Construction of Dams to Counteract Storm Tides in the Baltic Sea: 18 Million Euros Invested - massive capital infusion of eighteen million euros allocated to mend the damage caused by storm surges in the Baltic Sea
Let's talk shit, baby: That Baltic Sea storm surge, ya know the one that hit in October 2023, screwed things up majorly. The water levels were off the damn charts, over two meters above the average, and it caused a towering mess in multiple areas. Nowhere gets the short end of the stick quite like Damp in the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district. It's a disaster zone, man.
"Currently, we've got 110 mooring places operating in emergency mode," says Barbara Feyock, the city's mayor, to the German Press Agency. Before the storm, they had 365. Seventy-four boats couldn't take the waves and are currently beneath the water, or even on the damn piers.
Rebuilding
After the storm, the city applied for some serious aid from the state in October 2024. The funding decision is for the reconstruction of the harbor in a spiffy new design. They're planning on building a whole new mole on the south side, hoping to do better in the event of future storm surges.
The total rebuild costs about 23.9 million euros, but guess who's picking up the bill? The state's covering 75%, but they won't be able to start construction right away. They've gotta put out a tender for the job, Europe-wide. Fucking bureaucracy, right? They're hoping to finish up by the end of 2027.
The Gist
Economy and Tourism State Secretary Julia Carstens tells the dpa that the area will get back to its previous tourist glory and then some after the record funding: The existing North Mole will not only be rebuilt and relocated, but a new mole will be built on the south side. This will make the place more attractive for visitors and more resilient to future weather.
Damp is known for being a pretty fucking awesome seaside resort and spa town. With the nearly 18 million euros, they'll help the city restore its awesome reputation. Water sports, beach holidays, cycling, and hiking trails along the coast are all part of the awesome leisure opportunities people love. Hopefully, they can get these approved again soon, attracting even more spa and rehabilitation guests.
Baltic Coast Mayhem
The October storm caused some real fucking chaos. Dikes, harbors, boats, campsites, and hotels were hit hard. Flensburg reported a record level of 2.27 meters. Whole chunks of promenades and streets were ripped away by the waves, and some got washed completely away. The damage on the whole Baltic Sea coast comes to hundreds of millions of euros.
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania took less of a beating than its neighboring Schleswig-Holstein, but places like Sassnitz and the peninsula Fischland/Darß/Zingst still had their fair share of damage. The Ministry of the Environment's assessment for Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania shows damages amounting to 56 million euros.
- Storm Surge
- Damages
- Baltic Sea
- Rebuilding
- Rendsburg-Eckernförde District
- German Press Agency
[1] Official statements from local government or environmental agencies would be necessary to find recent or specific data about the impact and costs of the Baltic Sea storm surge on Damp within the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district.[2] General information about sailing and coastal activities in the region does not mention storm-related damage or ongoing reconstruction efforts, and the current sources do not contain detailed or specific reports about Damp's reconstruction in the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district.
"Perhaps, as part of the rebuilding efforts in Damp following the Baltic Sea storm surge, vocational training programs could be implemented focused on marine engineering and climate-resilient infrastructure, given the significant impact of the weather event in the region."
"In terms of environmental science and climate-change, it would be intriguing to study how this storm surge affects the overall ecosystem of the Baltic Sea, taking into account the consequences for marine life and coastal regions in EC countries such as Germany."
