Open empty containers

8 February 2023
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Open up empty containers located at ground level so that they fill up with water during a flood. This makes them heavier, stops them from floating away, and prevents them from causing damage or casualties elsewhere on the site.

  • Applicable to products and goods;
  • Crisis management;
  • Temporary measure;
  • Small investment;
  • Prevents economic damage;
  • Applicable at flood depths up to approx. 100 cm.
Open empty containers

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You can take these measures to improve your flood protection. The focus here is on generic descriptions of the measures in question. If you have questions about applying the measures on your site, please contact the Flood Risk Management Team.

No rights can be derived from the measures. See also the disclaimer.