FLOOD PROTECTION SECRETS by Dr Andreas Klippe｜Homeowner｜Businessman｜Public Servant｜Architect/ Engr.
A RUBBER DUCK belongs in the bathtub or swimming pool, but should not float in the living room or garage. Entrepreneur, German engineer and author “DR. FLOOD” Andreas Klippe provides valuable tips in this PODCAST on how to protect buildings and critical infrastructure against the destruction caused by floods and heavy rain. Be there when it comes to protecting business premises, public buildings and important infrastructures, as well as private homes and garages from flooding and destruction caused by high water. This way, the hard-earned money is not spent on clean-up, repairs and replacements, but on the beautiful and important thin...
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#125: Eid al Fitr A Moment of Peace A Moment of Responsibility
Why Reflection Must Also Mean Protection <p>Eid al Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a month of discipline, reflection, generosity and spiritual focus for millions of people around the world. It is a time when families come together, when businesses slow down, and when people reconnect with what truly matters. But here is the key message of this episode: floods do not follow calendars. In this episode, Andreas Klippe shares a simple but powerful scenario. A peaceful moment during a celebration suddenly interrupted by heavy rain and rising water. The central idea is clear. Flood protection is not just...
#124: Christmas Season 2025 Reality Check
Why Flood Risk Does Not Pause During Holidays <p>The Christmas season is often associated with calm, reflection, and time with family. Yet recent years have shown that extreme rainfall and flooding do not stop for holidays. In this episode, Andreas Klippe walks through a series of real flood events, ordered chronologically, that occurred during Christmas seasons and the months around them. With precise dates and locations, he explains why flood protection must be understood as part of risk management and business continuity — not as a construction topic. A calm but clear reminder that floods don’t take holidays. Did you...
#123: Flood Safety Masterclass Trilogy (Part 3): The 10 Wrong Beliefs About Flood
The myths that destroy buildings long before the water arrives <p>In this revealing episode, Andreas Klippe dismantles the most common and destructive myths in flood protection: “It won’t happen to me,” “We are high enough,” “Sandbags are enough,” “Drainage will save us,” and many more. This episode is essential listening for building owners, architects, facility managers, developers, and anyone responsible for protecting people, assets, and operations. Did you like this podcast episode? Do you have any suggestions or requests? Then I am happy about a rating under:</p> <p>https://thefloodexperts.de/newsletter/ https://thefloodexperts.de/download/step-by-step-magazine/ https://thefloodex...
#122: Flood Safety Masterclass Trilogy (Part 2): The 6 Human Cost Factors of Flooding
What families and businesses really lose when water wins <p>In this emotional and eye-opening episode, Andreas Klippe shares the hidden consequences of flooding that rarely make the news: destroyed memories, broken livelihoods, contaminated homes, halted businesses, community disruption, and long-term trauma. This episode is essential for building owners, parents, business leaders, architects, and anyone responsible for protecting people and property. Did you like this podcast episode? Do you have any suggestions or requests? Then I am happy about a rating under:</p> <p>https://thefloodexperts.de/newsletter/</p> <p>https://thefloodexperts.de/download/step-by-step-magazine/</p> <p>https://thefloodexperts.de...
#121: Flood Safety Masterclass Trilogy (Part 1): The 7 Hidden Weak Points
Why 90% of buildings fail during floods — and how to eliminate the weaknesses <p>In this powerful Masterclass episode, Andreas Klippe explains why buildings flood even before storms reach their peak. He identifies the seven most common weak points — from unsealed openings to weak anchoring and poor deployment plans — and shows how property owners can eliminate these vulnerabilities through proper engineering and planning.</p> <p>Did you like this podcast episode? Do you have any suggestions or requests? Then I am happy about a rating under:</p> <p>https://thefloodexperts.de/newsletter/</p> <p>https://thefloodexperts.de/download/step-by-step-magazine/</p> <p>https...
#120: From Danger to Action: Your Flood Protection Checklist
What every building owner must do now to stay safe in the era of extreme rainfall <p>In this urgent episode of Flood Protection Secrets, Andreas Klippe provides a complete, practical flood protection checklist for building owners, architects, facility managers, and decision-makers. With storms intensifying and rainfall events becoming more extreme, he explains the seven essential steps to safeguard buildings before disaster strikes. A must-listen for anyone responsible for protecting people, property, and business operations. Did you like this podcast episode? Do you have any suggestions or requests? Then I am happy about a rating under:</p> <p>https://thefloodexperts...
#119: When the Ocean Heats Up, the Floods Move In
How warming seas are supercharging heavy rain and slow-moving storms <p>In this episode, Dr. Andreas Klippe connects the dots between record-high ocean temperatures, changing atmospheric patterns, and the rise of slow-moving storms that dump enormous amounts of rain over one area. He highlights recent flood disasters around the world and warns that infrastructure is often not designed for this new climate reality. The message is clear: you cannot cool the oceans, but you can decide whether your own building is prepared for the next extreme rainfall. Did you like this podcast episode? Do you have any suggestions or requests...
#118: The Shopping Mall That Refused to Sink
How RS Demountable Flood Barriers Turned Disaster Into a Footnote <p>In this episode of Flood Protection Secrets, Dr. Andreas Klippe — known to many as “Dr. Flood”, German engineer, entrepreneur, and book author — takes you inside the real-life flood disaster at SM Megamall Cavite in the Philippines. You’ll hear how one violent storm turned a thriving shopping center into a scene of chaos — with parking submerged, entrances blocked, and shops forced to close. But this isn’t just a story about damage; it’s about transformation. After the flood, the mall management brought in **RS Flood Control Asia **for a complete vulne...
#117: Built Like Germany Builds
How Proven Engineering Protected a University in Doha <p>In this episode, Andreas Klippe tells how a prestigious university in Doha avoided repeat flood damage by installing RS Demountable Flood Barriers with proven German engineering. Certified, precision-built, and designed for decades of service, the system protected critical entrances and ensured that classes, labs, and campus life continued uninterrupted during the next storm.</p> <p>Did you like this podcast episode? Do you have any suggestions or requests? Then I am happy about a rating under: </p> <p>https://thefloodexperts.de/newsletter/</p> <p>https://thefloodexperts.de/download/step-by-step-magazine/</p> <p>...
#116: When the River Rose – How Bonnybrook Wastewater Plant Stopped a Disaster
Certified Safety Under Pressure – How FM/ANSI Testing Proves Real Reliability <p>In this episode, the German engineer, entrepreneur and book author "Dr. Flood" Andreas Klippe tells the real story of the Bonnybrook Wastewater Treatment Plant in Calgary, Canada. When a major flood risk emerged, FM/ANSI Class 2510-certified flood barriers held back the water, protecting a facility that treats over 300 million liters of wastewater daily. You’ll learn: What FM/ANSI Class 2510 certification actually proves; Why “real-life tested” is different from “advertised”; How certified barriers safeguard critical infrastructure in extreme weather If your facility, plant, or building can’t afford a singl...
