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THW: Germany s army of volunteers for disaster relief
In the current flood disaster, THW teams are at the forefront of search and rescue operations, helping clear debris and bringing water and electricity systems back online. Who are they and what is the THW all about?
As Germany mourns after deadly floods devasted swaths of the country, the cleanup operation carries on
Cometh a disaster, cometh the band of yellow helmets. From rebuilding bridges to fighting floods and searching for survivors to setting up COVID-19 test centers, THW volunteers have been at the forefront of rescue and relief operations for decades.