Power outage in Remscheid: 700 citizens affected – help on site!

Power outage in Remscheid: 700 citizens affected – help on site!

On the night of Saturday to Sunday, the Falkenberg district of Remscheid was hit by a power outage that affected up to 700 people. The streets Falkenberg, Berghauser Straße, Hoffeldstraße and Im Mittenfeld were particularly affected, as [image] reports. The cause of this failure is still unclear and the duration of the disruption is still unclear. However, the city administration and the energy suppliers are trying to solve the problem as quickly as possible.

To support the affected citizens, the Remscheid fire department has already taken measures on site with three emergency vehicles. Residents were informed about the situation using the NINA warning app. In addition, an information and emergency call point was set up at the “Falkenberg” bus stop where citizens can receive information and support.

Local help and contact points

The German Red Cross (DRK) has created two contact points to assist those affected: One is on the corner of Falkenberger Strasse and Im Mittenfeld, the other is directly on Falkenberger Strasse, at number 18. Here, residents can not only receive information and make emergency calls, but can also find tea, coffee and warm water for baby food. The fire department also emphasizes the need to minimize power consumption via accumulators and batteries in order not to further burden the situation, as [RGA] notes.

The warning via the NINA app is a timely measure to raise public awareness. These warnings are part of preparations for possible emergency situations that may be related to power outages. Long power outages could have significant impacts on communications, health care and even food supplies, the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance underlines in a [report].

Risk in view

Although the likelihood of a widespread and long-lasting power outage is considered low, the outcome in a worst-case scenario would be catastrophic. The dependence of all critical infrastructures on a stable power supply is constantly increasing. Against this background, KRITIS operators are working to create emergency plans and procure emergency generators that can be used in the event of failures. These measures aim to create fallback levels and redundancies in order to remain able to act even if the power supply is interrupted.

The current events in Remscheid are another wake-up call to take precautions on an individual level. Information about personal preparation for power outages and guidelines for behavior are strongly recommended by both the public and the authorities.