Information evening on flash floods: Together for more safety in Bernhardswald!

Information evening on flash floods: Together for more safety in Bernhardswald!

On October 9, 2025, an information event on the topic of “flash flood risk management” will take place in the municipality of Bernhardswald. This event is part of a comprehensive concept that was developed in collaboration with the Spekter company and the Regensburg Water Management Office.

During the event, the objectives of the new risk management concept will be presented, which analyzes potential dangers and risks in the event of heavy rain for the municipal area. The insights will be presented by Mr. Brodrecht from the Spekter engineering firm and Mr. Beer from the Regensburg Water Management Office. Mayor Obermeier and Mr. Silberhorn from the municipality of Bernhardswald will also be present.

Event details

The information evenings are highly relevant for citizens because they are encouraged to participate. The first events will take place as follows:

• Dienstag, 21. Oktober 2025, um 19 Uhr in der Turnhalle Bernhardswald (Schwerpunkt: Ortskern Bernhardswald, Ortsteile Adlmannstein und Kürn)
• Mittwoch, 22. Oktober 2025, um 19 Uhr in der Turnhalle Pettenreuth (restliche Ortsteile)

Participation in these events is free of charge; prior registration is not required. This initiative shows how important it is for the population to actively participate in risk management.

Importance of risk management

According to the Bavarian State Office for the Environment, risk management plays a central role in flash floods. To meet the challenges posed by heavy rain and flash floods, a comprehensive set of risk reduction measures is required. In this context, cities and municipalities are required not only to take their own measures, but also to motivate other affected people to take precautions. A comprehensive dialogue between various parties involved is essential.

Flash flood risk management aims to create proactive and targeted preparedness to minimize the negative consequences of flood events. While complete protection from such events is unrealistic, effective preparation can mitigate adverse consequences. For this purpose, municipalities have access to various guidelines and support programs to create integral protection concepts.

There are numerous resources available for further information, including the information map on surface runoff and flash floods that is available throughout Bavaria. This map is a first step towards risk analysis and assessment at the municipal level, as the State Office for the Environment shows.

The priority project in Bernhardswald is an important step towards effective flash flood risk management, which should help to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens in the long term. Further information on this topic can also be found in a special information document provided by the municipality of Donaustauf ( here ).