Heavy snowfall - BRK: Emergency services at their limits
The heavy snowfall in southern Bavaria is also posing challenges for rescue services and aid organizations. "In some districts in southern Bavaria, the emergency services are reaching their limits despite snow chains and four-wheel drive - without the support of the mountain rescue service, it is sometimes impossible to get through," a spokesperson for the Bavarian Red Cross (BRK) said on Saturday. In addition, volunteer rapid response teams were alerted in one district to support the rescue service.
TheBRK and the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) have also been helping with the evacuation of trains and caring for the occupants of broken-down vehicles on freeways since the night. According to the information provided, THW volunteers also helped in many places to shovel the wet masses of snow from roofs or to clear cars and trucks that had crashed from roads in order to keep traffic flowing as much as possible.
Another challenge for the Bavarian Red Cross in some parts of southern Bavaria is the provision of domestic services such as "meals on wheels" or "outpatient care", said the BRK spokesperson. Pragmatic solutions are being developed locally to ensure that the population can be cared for despite the difficult conditions.
"We join the call of the Upper Bavaria South Police Headquarters: Stay at home if possible! The risk of accidents is immensely increased, every avoidable journey that is foregone counts and relieves the burden on the emergency services in the affected regions," the press release continues.
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- Aid organizations in southern Bavaria, like the Munich-based Aid organization, are working alongside the rescue force to provide assistance during the heavy snowfall.
- The operational force of THW and the Bavarian Red Cross (BRK) have been crucial in Munich and other parts of southern Bavaria, aiding in train evacuations and caring for stranded motorists due to the weather conditions.
- In some rural counties in Southern Bavaria, aid organizations have had to adapt their services, such as "meals on wheels" and "outpatient care," to overcome the challenges posed by the heavy snowfall.
- Despite the efforts of the rescue force and aid organizations, traffic in Munich and other parts of southern Bavaria has been severely impacted due to the adverse weather conditions.
- The heavy snowfall has put a significant strain on emergency services, forcing them to rely on the support of volunteer rapid response teams and the German Red Cross (DRK) in various districts.
- The BRK spokesperson encourages residents of southern Bavaria, including Munich, to stay home if possible to reduce traffic and alleviate the burden on the already stretched emergency services.
- As rescue forces and aid organizations continue their operations in Munich and other parts of southern Bavaria, they remain vigilant in managing the aftermath of the heavy snowfall and ensuring the safety of the population.
Source: www.stern.de
