# #138: Flood Protection Is Not About Barriers – It Is About Decisions

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Podcast: [FLOOD PROTECTION SECRETS by Dr Andreas Klippe｜Homeowner｜Businessman｜Public Servant｜Architect/ Engr.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/flood-protection-secrets-by-dr-andreas-klippe-homeowner-businessman-public-servant-architect-engr-6622155)
Published: 2026-06-25T18:32:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Flood Protection Secrets, the German engineer, entrepreneur and book author Dr. Andreas Klippe explains why successful flood protection is not primarily about products or barriers. It is about making the right decisions at the right time. Drawing on international experience from projects around the world, this episode brings together the key lessons from the previous episodes and prepares listeners for a new practical series on protecting different types of buildings.

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