volunteers in Meckenheim: Training for emergency reference points starts

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training: Meckenheim trains helpers for building a contact point in an emergency

In Meckenheim, an important training for volunteers recently took place, which aims to ensure safe contact points in the event of emergencies. Over 50 interested parties took part in this first training, which took place in the Jungholzhalle. In view of the need to provide quick help and information in the event of evacuation, the support of volunteers is of great importance.

The department of public security and order of the city of Meckenheim emphasizes the dependence on volunteers when operating these contact points. Experiences from past disasters, such as the flood in the summer of 2021, are in the foreground. Due to the possible overload of aid organizations, comprehensive citizen participation is necessary to ensure both operation and support on site.

Disaster protection in Germany is organized at different levels, whereby the federal level is responsible for civil protection. The countries, on the other hand, take over the disaster protection, which is coordinated in the counties such as the Rhein-Sieg district. The municipalities are responsible for implementing the requirements and promoting the self -help capacity of the citizens. The training of the helpers also plays a central role here in order to be well prepared in an emergency.

In the training, the participants were also familiarized with the practical aspects of the contact points. These are not only critical for the information of the citizens concerned, but also offer opportunities for medical care and providing food and drinks. In emergencies, the contact points in the Jungholzhalle and in other multi -purpose halls should be set up, whereby tents can also be set up if necessary.

In addition to this training, further events follow to promote the commitment of citizens and further expand their skills. The next flood action day will take place in Wachtberg, followed by an information event in Altendorf-Oersdorf. For the summer, exercises for the practical implementation of contact points are planned to put the knowledge you have learned into practice.