Steinburg district is preparing: 94 emergency points against blackout!

Steinburg district is preparing: 94 emergency points against blackout!

A possible large-scale power outage, often referred to as a blackout, represents a serious threat to our modern way of life. The Steinburg district has addressed the issue and is making extensive preparations. Loud Steinburg.de There are many causes for a blackout: cyber attacks on the power grid, natural disasters such as storms and floods, technical defects and war events can mean that suddenly nothing works anymore. As part of the preventive measures, emergency information points (NIPs) will be set up to support citizens in crisis situations.

94 such NIPs have already been established throughout the Steinburg district, including in the Vaale community center. These points are publicly accessible and serve as a contact point for emergency reports and for providing basic information. Each NIP is equipped with an emergency kit, which includes, among other things, a crank radio, crank lamps and basic communications equipment. The Steinburg district is also planning to publish an informative flyer with tips on self-care and the addresses of the NIPs.

Self-care and offers of help

Personal responsibility is very important because the Steinburg district calls on citizens to actively participate. This not only includes preparation for possible crisis situations, but also the willingness to volunteer in civil defense and disaster control. If you have any questions, the responsible contacts Stefan Schmidt (04821/ 69 297) and Björn Stücker (04821/ 69 320) are available.

The emergency information points are part of a larger concept that is implemented differently in Germany. In various cities and districts, such as Berlin and Stuttgart, these are known as “disaster protection lighthouses”. They are designed to not only offer support in the event of a lack of energy, but also to be able to act in other crisis situations, such as Interschutz.de reported.

Crisis preparedness for everyone

But what can you do yourself to be well prepared? The website blackout-bistduready.de gives some helpful tips for crisis preparedness that are relevant to all emergency situations: from water supplies to non-perishable food to a well-equipped first aid kit. Detailed emergency planning and consideration of pets are also important.

In times when everything can happen very quickly, it makes sense to regularly create a crisis preparedness checklist and update it every six months. This means you are not only prepared in theory, but also practically prepared if the unforeseeable occurs. So stay alert and think about the safety of your loved ones.