July 8, 2022: Fears, sleep disorders, irritability, tension?Do you notice such changes in yourself, your relatives, your acquaintances or friends?Were you affected by the flood disaster yourself?On the 14th/15thJuly marks the anniversary of the flood disaster in Eschweiler.On this occasion, the district development would like to draw attention to the following offer:The trauma therapy offer for flood victims that has been taking place in the "Villa Faensen – House of Encounter" since February 9th of this year is still being continued and gives those affected, but also their relatives, acquaintances and friends the opportunity to take advantage of a low-threshold and free counseling offer.In individual and group sessions, the psychotherapist Anke Lepperhoff teaches stabilization techniques and helps those affected to recognize and cope with symptoms of trauma.The free consultation takes place weekly on Wednesdays between 09:00 and 12:00.Cem Gökce District development and advice Marienstraße 7 52249 Eschweiler Telephone: 0 24 03 / 50 53 65 E-mail: cem.goekce(at)eschweiler.deMay 24th, 2022: After more than 5,000 people have already taken advantage of the flood advice of the city region, the number of discussions in the past few days has decreased significantly.For this reason, the Aachen City Region is reducing its services to two days a week from June and can then always be reached by flood victims on Tuesdays and Thursdays. , explains Grüttemeier and adds: "However, we continue to provide people with advice and support when submitting applications."Those seeking advice are cordially invited to come to the house of the Aachen city region (Zollernstraße 10, 52070 Aachen) and register at the information desk in the foyer of the main building.The employees of the Aachen city region are there for you on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.From June, the office hours will be concentrated on Tuesdays and Thursdays.Those affected can also continue to get advice by telephone on 0211/4684-4994 (hotline of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia) or on Tuesdays and Thursdays on 0241/5198-7200 (hotline of the Aachen city region).Traders can call the IHK hotline (0241/44600).The city region has put a state checklist online so that private individuals applying have all the necessary documents to hand.The identity card and the tax identification number are very important.It is also advisable to bring photos with you as files and to scan documents beforehand.This is also possible with smartphones and the appropriate apps.Eligible persons can also submit their application directly online (https://www.land.nrw/wiederaufbauhilfe) or get help from the state by e-mail at: reconstruction-private@mhkbg.nrw.de.The application deadline is June 30, 2023. The Department of Homeland, Municipalities, Building and Equality has translated the guide and step-by-step guide to reconstruction assistance into five additional languages.These can be read at: www.mhkbg.nrw/information-other-languagesAll information can be found at: https://hochwasserhilfe.staedteregion-aachen.deApril 25, 2022: The consequences of the flood are still present: there are still houses, streets or public and cultural facilities that cannot be used.The Aachen City Region would like to specifically support the reconstruction of cultural offerings.The culture department of the Aachen city region will organize the promotion of cultural initiatives as part of the "Economy meets Art" (EMA) project this year with a view to this special situation in the region.With a budget of 25,000 euros, it will support projects and campaigns that contribute to the reconstruction of cultural infrastructure in the communities in the Aachen city region that are particularly hard hit.City Region Council Dr.Tim Grüttemeier supports this: “For us as a city region, reconstruction after the flood has top priority.In my view, it fits in very well that the 'Economy meets Art' initiative focuses on supporting the reconstruction of cultural projects and institutions.They are an important factor in the local quality of life.”Concrete project ideas from those affected are funded to revitalize or set up new cultural structures on site.Artists and creative people who live and work in the affected regions as well as support associations, initiatives and public institutions that have cultural added value and are particularly affected by the flood disaster can apply with a project idea.Possible projects would be, for example, support for the renovation or equipment of a youth club that is currently not usable or the purchase of new books from a library badly affected by the flooding or cultural projects by local artists.You have until May 31st to apply for funding with project ideas and the appropriate funding proposal.A form is available on the website of the Aachen city region at www.staedteregion-aachen.de/ema and on the EMA site at www.kuk-monschau.de.The process should be as unbureaucratic as possible.If you have any questions, you can contact Tanja Wessolowski from the culture department of the Aachen city region.She can be reached by phone on 0241/5198-2172 and by email to ema@stadteregion-aachen.de.March 24th, 2022: The copper town of Stolberg supports the people affected by the flood thanks to the numerous donations to the municipal donation account "Stolberg helps".Shortly after the disaster, the city paid almost 1 million euros in cash to the flood victims as part of the “Immediate Aid 1” scheme.So far, more than 200,000 euros have been distributed with the subsequent "Emergency Aid 2".The demand for the emergency aid program has fallen sharply in recent months due to the availability of reconstruction aid from the state and federal government.On April 15, 2022, the possibility of applying for payment of the municipal emergency aid 2 will end. Only applications received by this date can still be processed.The application and the prerequisites for entitlement to benefits can be found under the keyword "Immediate Aid" on the city's homepage www.stolberg.de.Those affected still have until June 30, 2023 to apply for reconstruction aid from the state and federal government.All information on this is provided by the state and the city region of Aachen on their websites.March 4th, 2022: Aachen city region.As already announced, the Aachen city region will offer its advice for flood victims from Eschweiler and Stolberg centrally in Aachen from next Monday (07 March 2022).“Since September 20th of last year, we have held almost 5,000 interviews to submit an application.During the first few weeks we were on site with office buses and later in the cold season in permanent offices in Eschweiler and Stolberg," says City Region Councilor Dr.Tim Grüttemeier review the assistance."Since there are currently only a few people looking for help coming to our local offices, we will concentrate the consulting services in the House of the City Region and make the local locations available again for their original purposes," explains Grüttemeier, adding: "Here in the House of the City Region Aachen, however, we will continue to support those affected with advice and action.”Those seeking advice are cordially invited to come to the house of the Aachen city region (Zollernstraße 10, 52070 Aachen).Please report to the information desk in the foyer of the main building.The employees of the Aachen city region are there for you on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Those affected can also continue to get advice by phone on 0211/4684-4994 (hotline of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia) or on 0241/5198-7200 (hotline of the Aachen city region).Eligible persons can also submit their application directly online (https://www.land.nrw/wiederaufbauhilfe).The application period ends on June 30, 2023. The Ministry of Homeland, Municipalities, Building and Equality has translated the guidelines and the step-by-step instructions for reconstruction aid into five other languages.These can be read at: www.mhkbg.nrw/information-other-languagesThe city region has put a state checklist online so that applicants have all the necessary documents to hand.All information can also be found at: https://hochwasserhilfe.staedteregion-aachen.de.February 17, 2022: Flood victims from Eschweiler and Stolberg will be advised on site until March 4th.However, due to the upcoming carnival days, the consultation in Eschweiler will take place from February 24th in Eschweiler town hall (Johannes-Rau-Platz 1, room 2).In Stolberg, the Aachen city region will continue to offer the advisory service in the Stolberg service center (Cockerillstrasse 100) until March 4th.Afterwards, those seeking advice are cordially invited to come to the house of the Aachen city region (Zollernstrasse 10, 52070 Aachen).Those affected can also continue to get advice by phone on 0211/4684-4994 (hotline of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia) or on 0241/5198-7200 (hotline of the Aachen city region).The employees of the Aachen city region are there for people on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Only the Stolberg office closes on Fridays at 3:30 p.m., similar to the opening hours of the Stolberg service center.“Since September 20th of last year, we have held around 4,700 interviews to submit an application.During the first few weeks we were on site with office buses and later in permanent offices.Since currently only a few people seeking help come to our local advice centers, we as the Aachen City Region will concentrate the consulting services in the City Region House and make the local locations available again for their original purposes," explains City Region Councilor Dr.Tim Grüttemeier and adds: "Here in the house of the Aachen city region, we will continue to be at your side with advice and action."The advice is independent of where you live and can be used at any of the locations.Eligible persons can also submit their application directly from home via the online portal (https://www.land.nrw/wiederaufbauhilfe).The application period ends on June 30, 2023. The Ministry of Homeland, Municipalities, Building and Equality has translated the guidelines and the step-by-step instructions for reconstruction aid into five other languages.These can be read at: www.mhkbg.nrw/information-other-languagesSo that the applicants have all the necessary documents at hand, the city region has put a state checklist online, which can be found at: https://hochwasserhilfe.staedteregion-aachen.de/February 2nd, 2022: Flood victims from Eschweiler and Stolberg will be advised on site in the Stolberg service center (Cockerillstraße 100) and in "Mexi & Co" (Markt 2) in Eschweiler until March 4th.“Currently, numerous people looking for help are still coming to our advice centers.That's why we, as the Aachen city region, will continue to offer the service on site in the coming weeks," explains city region councilor Dr.Tim Gruettemeier.Those affected can also come to the house of the city region in Aachen at Zollernstraße 10 or get advice by phone on 0211-46844994 (hotline of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia) or on 0241-51987200 (hotline of the city region Aachen).The employees of the Aachen city region offer on-site advice on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Only the Stolberg office closes on Fridays at 3:30 p.m., similar to the opening hours of the Stolberg service center.The advice is independent of where you live and can be used at any of the locations.Eligible persons can also submit their application directly from home via the online portal (https://www.land.nrw/wiederaufbauhilfe).The application period ends on June 30, 2023. The Ministry of Homeland, Municipalities, Building and Equality has translated the guidelines and the step-by-step instructions for reconstruction aid into five other languages.These can be read at: www.mhkbg.nrw/information-other-languagesSo that the applicants have all the necessary documents at hand, the city region has put a state checklist online, which can be found at: https://hochwasserhilfe.staedteregion-aachen.de/January 6, 2021: From Monday (January 10, 2022), on-site counseling for flood victims from Eschweiler and Stolberg will also take place again in the Stolberg service center (Cockerillstraße 100) and in Eschweiler in "Mexi & Co" (Markt 2).Those affected can also come to the house of the city region in Aachen at Zollernstraße 10 or get advice by phone on 0211 46844994 (hotline of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia) or on 0241 51987200 (hotline of the city region Aachen).The employees of the Aachen city region offer the on-site service on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Only the Stolberg office closes on Fridays at 3:30 p.m., similar to the opening hours of the Stolberg service center.The advice is independent of where you live and can be used at any of the locations.Eligible persons can also submit their application directly from home via the online portal (https://www.land.nrw/wiederaufbauhilfe).The application period ends on June 30, 2023. The Ministry of Homeland, Municipalities, Building and Equality has translated the guidelines and the step-by-step instructions for reconstruction aid into five other languages.These can be read at: www.mhkbg.nrw/information-other-languagesSo that the applicants have all the necessary documents at hand, the city region has put a state checklist online, which can be found at: https://hochwasserhilfe.staedteregion-aachen.de/Flood advice in Eschweiler, Stolberg and Aachen from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The office in Stolberg closes at 3:30 p.m. on Fridays.November 19, 2021: On-site counseling for flood victims from Eschweiler and Stolberg will continue to take place every weekday in the Stolberg service center (Cockerillstraße 100) and in Eschweiler in "Mexi & Co" (Markt 2).Those affected can also come to the house of the city region in Aachen at Zollernstraße 10 or get advice by phone on 0211 46844994 (hotline of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia) or on 0241 51987200 (hotline of the city region Aachen).In principle, the employees of the Aachen city region offer this service from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Only the Stolberg office closes on Fridays at 3:30 p.m., similar to the opening hours of the Stolberg service center.The advice is independent of where you live and can be used at any of the locations.Eligible persons can also submit their application directly from home via the online portal (https://www.land.nrw/wiederaufbauhilfe).The application period ends on June 30, 2023. The Ministry of Homeland, Municipalities, Building and Equality has translated the guidelines and the step-by-step instructions for reconstruction aid into five other languages.These can be read at: www.mhkbg.nrw/information-other-languagesSo that the applicants have all the necessary documents at hand, the city region has put a state checklist online, which can be found at: https://hochwasserhilfe.staedteregion-aachen.de/10/22/2021: The Aachen city region will be using a total of six office buses until the end of October to provide on-site advice to flood victims from Eschweiler and Stolberg.From November there will be permanent offices in Eschweiler (Restaurant Mexi & Co, Markt 2, 52249 Eschweiler) and in Stolberg (Service Center Stolberg, Cockerillstraße 100, 52222 Stolberg), which will replace the buses due to the weather.So if you want to get advice as close to the place as possible, you should use the coming week and visit the office buses.These will be available from October 25th at the following locations:On October 29, an interpreter will be available on the bus at the Eschweiler valley station to translate into Arabic or Kurdish (kurmanci).Those affected can also come to the House of the City Region in Aachen at Zollernstrasse 10 or get advice over the phone:The advice is independent of where you live and can be used at any of the locations.All advice centers in the city region can be reached from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.The application period ends on June 30, 2023.Eligible persons can also submit their application directly from home via the online portal (https://www.land.nrw/wiederaufbauhilfe).The Ministry of Homeland, Municipalities, Building and Equality has translated the guide and the step-by-step instructions for reconstruction aid into five other languages.These can be read at: www.mhkbg.nrw/information-other-languagesSo that the applicants have all the necessary documents at hand, the city region has put a state checklist online, which can be found at: https://hochwasserhilfe.staedteregion-aachen.de/Advice at the City Region House: Zollernstrasse 10, 52070 Aachen, Room B 128.NRW state hotline: 0211/4684-4994Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 18:00, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00.Aachen City Region hotline: 0241/5198-7200Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00.Advice for flood victims from Aachen, Herzogenrath and Roetgen as well as affected entrepreneurs:September 30th, 2021: The main committee has decided that the city of Aachen will increase the funding rate from the "solar systems" and "energetic building renovation" programs by 50 percent compared to the usual funding rates for those affected by the flood disaster.In order to support those affected with the application, the Kornelimünster / Walheim district office offers advice together with the altbau plus association and the energy advice service of the NRW consumer advice center in Aachen.Personal counseling sessions are held every Thursday between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. after prior registration in the district office.Anyone who cannot make it to the district office for a personal interview can take advantage of the advice online or by telephone."There is a potpourri of subsidies," explains Pia Anders, energy consultant at the NRW consumer advice center and adds: "We are happy to advise which subsidy is possible in individual cases and which requirements must be met." Michael Stephan, Managing Director of the altbau plus association, explains: "The Advice and support is available for anyone who wants to make energetic refurbishments – for example replacing an existing oil heating system with a heating system that uses regenerative energy.However, only those affected by the flood receive the additional 50% from the municipal funding pots.”Applications for special funding from the city’s two funding programs can be submitted by December 31, 2022.The Aachen special funding is designed in such a way that double funding or overlaps with other "compensation pots" are avoided. Further information: www.aachen.de/solar or www.aachen.de/altbau District Office Manager Susanne Genten is happy about the cooperation and that people who who may not yet be connected to the internet again, can take advantage of an on-site consultation service.As a further offer, there are consultation hours in the district office on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m., which also support the application for reconstruction aid.A prior appointment is also required for this consultation.This should be done by calling 0241 432-56010.Of course, you can also take advantage of the advice on the phone or send an email with the problem to hochwasserhilfe.hausrat@mail.aachen.de.You can find more information about the help programs at aachen.de/aachenhilft.September 17, 2021: Reconstruction aid for the flood disaster in Eschweiler.According to the resolutions in the federal and state governments, those affected in NRW can now apply for financial aid from the reconstruction fund.The online application provided by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia is activated.The processing and payment of the funds is carried out by the district government of Cologne.For everyone who is affected in the municipalities other than Eschweiler and Stolberg in the city region, the respective city or municipal administration offers support.Further informationOnly a few days after the resolutions of the Bundestag and Bundesrat for a reconstruction aid law 2021 for the regions affected by the heavy rain and flood disaster in July 2021 in the amount of 30 billion euros, those affected in North Rhine-Westphalia can submit applications for funding for reconstruction.An almost unimaginable flood catastrophe has befallen the Aachen city region.The inner cities of Eschweiler and Stolberg were massively destroyed, Roetgen-Mulartshütte and parts of Kornelimünster were badly affected.As bad as this catastrophe was, the willingness to help is unique."I am impressed by this high level of solidarity," says City Region Councilor Dr.Tim Grüttemeier, who continues: "The fact that people come from all over Germany to help us on site touches me deeply."The number of offers of help is in the thousands.Numerous offers could be mediated and so countless people in this existential situation could be helped practically and according to their needs."Unfortunately, not everyone who offered to help could be answered personally or even thanked," says Grüttemeier."Therefore, I take the opportunity to say 'THANK YOU' to everyone who has offered their help in the last few days or who has actively helped here on site," says City Region Councilor Dr.Tim Gruettemeier.Since many of those affected will still be dependent on help and active support in the coming weeks, the Aachen city region has participated in the development of an online platform for those seeking help and offers of help.UnderThose seeking help can enter their needs and helpers can deposit help options.There are many ways to help - there is always a need for helping hands, but there is also an increasing need for technical equipment such as fans, drying devices, power generators and pumps.With the help of the platform, help seekers and helpers are brought together at short notice.It is now important to fill this platform with life in order to post as many offers of help as possible: every small contribution helps!In addition, nobody should be afraid to register their need for help and support.Every entry is an important contribution to providing the people affected with the help they need at short notice and precisely."I'm sure that we can help those affected even faster with this platform and that we will overcome this difficult situation together," says Grüttemeier.After the catastrophe, the offers of help start.All kinds of donations are requested.Below we publish the appeals for donations from the various cities and municipalities in the Aachen city region.This article currently includes information from the cities of Aachen, Stolberg, Eschweiler and Würselen.The article will continue to be updated on the basis of, among other things, the press releases.The supply situation in Stolberg and Eschweiler with water, electricity and gas is still a big problem for many people.The urgent recommendation to boil water before consumption still applies!All the details can be found on the websites of the municipalities, which have also set up citizen telephones.In addition, those seeking help can contact the German Red Cross.By email at hochwasserhilfe@DRK-Aachen.de or by telephone on 02405-603 93 88 or 02405-603 9 337. Offers of help are also accepted and coordinated here.Further detailed information on the following Facebook page of the DRK Aachen.July 16, 2021: “The first distribution points for those affected in Eschweiler and Stolberg will be available tomorrow and the day after tomorrow (Saturday + Sunday).The issue will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Eschweiler, Nothbergerstr.60 and in Stolberg Bcleanerberg 95 in the school there.”- Further informationExplanation of the procedure July 23, 2021: In addition to the copper town of Stolberg, the state and federal government are now also supporting people affected by the floods with emergency aid.how much money is thereJuly 18, 2021: On the Facebook page of the DRK Aachen:“The amount of donations not only exceeds our imagination, our storage capacities are already exhausted, despite an intensive night shift, early on Saturday morning.>>> We have no more space!This does not apply to donations of boxes, adhesive tape, fiber pens for writing, etc. We urgently need these materialsPlease wait with further donation deliveries and parcel shipments until we report a need again or ask the municipalities in the crisis areas for capacities.All packages that are currently still on their way to us by post will be accepted and distributed!We have also set up a DRK donation account: IBAN: DE48 3905 0000 1073 7958 31BIC: AACSDE33XXX”August 19, 2021: the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (KV) North Rhine, together with the NRW Ministry of Health, set up a short-term free and low-threshold psychotherapeutic offer in the areas particularly affected by the flood disaster in the Rhineland.The aim is to provide therapeutic support for those affected in processing their most recent experiences.This addresses people who have lost their belongings, but also flood workers who have provided support on site.The offer is free of charge and is aimed at all people – regardless of their insurance status – who live in the regions affected by the flood disaster.Flood helpers who have worked in the affected regions and have experienced extreme stress are also entitled to claim.You can register for immediate psychotherapeutic help via the free hotline 0800 |116 117 05 (Mon - Thu 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Fri 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) possible.Alternatively, the e-mail address fluthilfe@arztrufzentrale-nrw.de can be used.The KV North Rhine has organized central therapy offers in these places: Bad Münstereifel |Eschweiler |Euskirchen |Call |Meckenheim |Schlemming |StolbergThe exact locations will be announced upon registration.It is planned to have two group offers per week.August 11, 2021: Until August 31, tenants and residents of owner-occupied property as well as tradespeople can apply for one-off support of up to 5,000 euros from the City of Aachen’s emergency aid fund.The prerequisite is that extraordinary damage to the household effects has occurred due to the flood and that there is an acute emergency as a result.Another prerequisite is that the emergency cannot be remedied with your own liquid funds.So far, 32 applications have been submitted by tradespeople, and private households have submitted 125 applications to date.So the model is accepted successfully.Even if the municipal program ends, the range of advice from the departments of housing, social affairs and integration as well as business, science, digitization and Europe will remain after August 31 when it comes to help in emergencies caused by flooding.The website www.aachen.de/aachen_hilft provides information about the relevant city contacts.Information on the distribution of funds from the "Aachen hilft" donation account will be provided shortly.July 23, 2021: In order to be able to claim insurance benefits or apply for financial aid, for example, many people who live in the areas affected by the floods ask for an official certificate.The Aachen City Region will send these certificates for Stolberg and Eschweiler unbureaucratically and unsolicited by post.The approximately 30,000 letters have been on their way since yesterday (Thursday) and should be ready in the mailbox or at the nearest pick-up station by the third working day at the latest.The basis for the certificate is the information from the responsible residents' registration office.All letters should be in the mail by Monday at the latest."It is important to me that these certificates reach those affected quickly," explains City Region Councilor Dr.Tim Gruettemeier.Anyone who has not received a letter by the middle of the coming week can send an email to hochwassercertificate@staedteregion-aachen.de.However, it is strongly requested not to ask for the certificates before Wednesday.The municipality of Roetgen will distribute the flood certificate to those affected on its own responsibility.These will be delivered automatically.If such a flood certificate is not delivered in the course of the coming week and people are affected by the flood, please contact the municipal administration in Roetgen so that a corresponding certificate can be issued to themJuly 23, 2021: Not only for adults, but especially for children, the current exceptional situation is a shocking life experience that can bring with it a lot of uncertainty, fears and traumatic follow-up reactions.The advice centers of the city region in Eschweiler and Stolberg offer psychosocial support for stressed families in the current difficult situation."Don't hesitate to contact us if you need support," emphasizes Angelika Overhage from the Office for Children, Youth and Family of the Aachen city region."We are available for you!"The teams in the counseling centers also offer longer-term support for children, young people and parents after the acute offers of help from the emergency pastoral care and the psychological care centers.