Final hazards report-Germany

The main natural hazards that I have perceived to be the most dangerous for Germany are the extreme weather conditions and coastal hazards.
These seem to be the most dangerous due to their stronger presence in the country versus other risks. Earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, etc. are not as dangerous for the country for they are not as prevalent.

Extreme weather is a main hazard for Germany due to it's widespread effects, and intensity in the southern part of the country. Rising temperatures in the summer leads to extreme cases of heat stroke, and extreme temperatures in the fall and winter months leads to flooding (landslide events) and freezing. This event of extreme weather is caused by climate change. Climate change has been caused due to change in nature over time due to mass amounts of chemicals leeching into the air from either nature or human causation. This is a priority because human intervention can lead to the prevention of further change, should humans work to pollute the atmosphere less.
The recommendations I would offer to address this issue, the country is already working towards having in place.  In an extensive article about climate change, it is stated, "Germany has a strategy in place to cope with severe weather events, having defined and established plans for many of the sectors that would be affected by such events. For example... a rapid alert system has been installed in Germany... which alerts vulnerable sections of the population, such as the elderly, via the media or via direct contact with nursing homes." These systems warn the population to an event which allows for preparedness to prevent damage. To further address this risk, specific committees are being created to study and properly respond to the changing atmosphere, "In Germany, the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has invested a high level of resources in developing measures to address the issue of climate change and public health, in particular through establishing the national Competence Centre on Climate Impacts and Adaptation1 , which created a catalogue of climate change and health data... A climate change adaptation plan has been developed, including measures such as awareness-raising at both national and local levels." The ideas and means for solution created by these teams of people could lead to a global solution, should they prove effective in negating as much of the negative effects of climate change as possible.

(http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/144389/e95103.pdf)

Coastal hazards are another main hazard for Germany due to the extreme risk being posed to the coasts. Erosion is a big factor in the hazard area since it has become more prominent with coming climate change.
In a website about climate, it is stated, "Germany's coast extends over 3700 km on both the North (1600 km) and Baltic Seas (2100 km)...Along the coast large low-lying areas are already threatened by recurring storm flood events and erosion. Accelerated sea-level rise therefore exacerbates a high-risk situation."
The more the coast erodes, the more risk posed to beach areas, homes near these coasts, and over time, pose a threat to inland areas as they start to become more coastal with sea level rise. This will lead to less land area, less stability in the surrounding earth, etc. This is an extreme risk because, should things become extreme enough, entire parts of land can fall away causing major devastation.

(http://www.climateadaptation.eu/germany/coastal-floods/)

Specific areas I would target first to address these hazards are the ones most at risk: Northern Germany for coastal hazards, and Southern Germany for extreme weather hazards. These areas suffer the most, and would need attention more. Prevention methods are always the best way to address these risks. If the population is prepared to survive the risk, and aware of the risk, there is a chance efforts can be made to prevent the risk.

If I could pick a part to build a home, I would pick somewhere in the North-western area of Germany (Luxemborg). I would try to find a rural area within a decent driving distance of a major city that way I am far enough from terrible people, but close enough to an airport should an major event happen, and the need to leave the country arise.I chose this area of Germany because it is furthest from most natural hazards, and close enough to France should the government collapse.