Expecting significant rain; firefighters and crisis response team on standby

Erfurt: The city under scrutiny. - Expecting significant rain; firefighters and crisis response team on standby

This weekend, they're holding a Saturday morning meeting concerning a possible situation. At the moment, the Catholic Day is ongoing in Erfurt. The city's administration claims there have been continuous talks with the organizer. If anything goes wrong, a step-by-step approach will be implemented—this includes temporary halts, cancelling specific outdoor activities, or even calling off the entire event. People attending Catholic Day can stay updated on the current state of affairs through the Katholikentag 2024 app, which send alerts as push notifications.

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1. Despite the ongoing Catholic Day, the Thuringian weather forecast predicts a severe storm, prompting the local fire department and crisis team to be on high alert.
2. Municipalities in the Erfurt district have been advised to ready their volunteer fire departments in case of emergency during the storm.
3. Andreas Bausewein, the SPD representative in the city council, expressed his concerns about the potential impact of the storm on the Catholic Day celebrations.
4. The fire department and THW (Technical Relief Organization of the German Red Cross) have been partnering to monitor the situation closely, ensuring the safety of the attendees at the Catholic Day.
5. According to the city's crisis plan, the decision to implement the aforementioned measures depends on the severity of the storm and potential risks.
6. In the event of the storm escalating into a crisis, the city would coordinate with the fire department, THW, and other emergency services to ensure a swift and effective response.

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