On Aug 7, 2006 a big catastrophe happened in Piechowice - the Kamienna River flooded this small town in the Karkonosze Mountains. The county survived 2 flood attacks due to heavy rains in the Kamienna basic near Jakuszyce, the water level increased to 150 cm and exceeded the alarm level. After 23.00 hrs the water level rose to 4 meters.

The loss increased total county budget for 3 years: tens of kilometers of roads were damaged, waterworks and drinking water intake, 5 bridges and 3 footbridges were ruined and, the municipal buildings were damaged – 2 preschools, a junior high school and public housing and private houses.
The Polish Lions acquired a grant from the Lions Clubs International Fund of USD 10 thou., which was spent on first aid articles for tens of families: bedding, towels, washing powder, disinfection liquids, and soap. In many cases the Lions’ gifts were the only support the tragedy victims had received.

The Lions pass their gifts