The loss of life is tragic. None of us would ignore a neighbour in immediate need. Communities come together and provide safety, food, shelter in the aftermath of something like this. I live in an area prone to flooding and that is what happens here. We all feel sorry for the people affected but we can do nothing that will make any difference now. Germany, Belgium, and the NL are rich countries. They will rebuild just like communities in the UK and anywhere else does after events like this.
As a country we should send our condolences. A message from QE11, Boris etc. I would think that would be all we would expect if the situation was reversed.
What do those who think we should do more think that we should do given that there is nothing we can do to save lives?