Teaching natural hazards, strengthening self-precaution.

Citizens can make a decisive contribution to the prevention of natural hazards, e.g. through technical measures during construction and renovation. Citizens who have not lived in a municipality for a long time are particularly challenged because they often do not know the risks of natural hazards in the region. Therefore, too few measures are taken for self-preparedness. The study summarizes easy-to-implement recommendations to better inform immigrants and migrants about their risk and possible protective measures. These recommendations are addressed to municipalities, voluntary fire brigades, organisations that look after migrants and to the authorities of the federal states and the federal government responsible for protection against natural hazards. Tips on what affected persons can do themselves as a precaution for protection against natural hazards are also included.