Schramberg is preparing: How to protect yourself in the event of a disaster!

Schramberg is preparing: How to protect yourself in the event of a disaster!

The alarm bells are ringing in Schramberg: Walter Gentner, the deputy local representative of the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW), informed yesterday about important precautionary measures that every citizen should take into account in times of natural disasters and technical emergencies. This insightful information event took place as part of the Senior Citizens' Forum (SeFo) and was met with great interest. As schwarzwaelder-bote.de reports, the focus was on personal preparation measures that can ensure survival in an emergency.

Gentner recommended that each person stock up on at least two liters of water per day. Long-life foods are also essential, although individual allergies must be taken into account. The discussion about the right equipment in emergency situations included tips for cooking without electricity as well as the need for functioning lighting in the event of a power outage: flashlights, batteries, candles and matches should be part of the basic equipment. Personal medication, a well-stocked medicine cabinet and easy-to-find important documents are also crucial.

Important information and resources

If you want to be on the safe side, you should have emergency luggage ready for evacuations. Emergency number 112 is a must when it comes to calling for help. Gentner also emphasized the importance of taking alerts seriously and recommended a battery-operated radio for crisis situations. The brochure “Guide for emergency preparedness and correct action in emergency situations” provides valuable information to deepen the subject matter. This can be requested free of charge from the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK). There are many contact options: from the website www.bbk.bund.de to the email info@bbk.bund.de to the telephone number 0228/99550.

But what does civil protection actually mean? As tcrh.de explains, this includes disaster and civil protection measures to avert dangers to the civilian population. Around 1.7 million volunteers are active in Germany's civil protection, and more than 90% of the subdivisions of the aid organizations rely on committed volunteers who are on hand to respond to fires, provide technical assistance and even provide psychosocial emergency care.

Legal framework

The legal framework for civil protection is determined by laws that regulate clear responsibilities in Germany in the event of a disaster. Johanniter.de provides information about the fact that the states are obliged to exercise state powers, while the federal government is responsible for legislation in civil protection. With the ZSKG (Federal Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance Act), the federal government has issued clear regulations that control the cooperation between federal, state and local authorities in the event of a disaster.

These laws are not just theoretical in nature, but also contain practical measures that can save lives in emergencies. Against this background, organizations such as the THW, the BBK and various aid organizations are also crucial for the implementation and implementation of protective measures in Germany.

Schramberg clearly shows how important it is to show solidarity and be well prepared. The information afternoon was not only a valuable opportunity to acquire knowledge, but also a call to citizens to take their own safety seriously and to actively prepare for possible disasters.