Fire department: Residents in Sandkrug can return to their homes

Dyke protection - Fire department: Residents in Sandkrug can return to their homes

Residents in Hatten-Sandkrug (Oldenburg district) threatened by flooding can return to their homes, according to the fire department. As the Oldenburg district fire department announced on Sunday, the acute phase of securing the dyke has been completed. The number of firefighters has been reduced to 200 and will be further reduced from New Year's Eve onwards. However, foot patrols will continue to monitor the dyke day and night in the coming week.

Sandbags and helicopters from the Federal Police and the Federal Armed Forces are reportedly still on standby to be able to react quickly. The population is called upon to remain vigilant and not to enter the dykes. On Monday evening, houses on two streets in Sandkrug were evacuated.

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1. Despite the successful completion of dyke protection measures, authorities in Lower Saxony remain on high alert due to the potential for future disasters caused by bad weather.
2. The district fire department in Oldenburg has been instrumental in addressing emergencies related to bad weather, including the recent floods in Sandkrug, ensuring the safety of its residents.
3. On Sunday, the Fire Department announced that while the immediate threat of a breach in the dike had been averted, residents should remain cautious as further bad weather and disasters cannot be ruled out in the region.
4. In association with other emergency services, such as the Federal Police and the Federal Armed Forces, the Fire Department continues to monitor the dike around the clock, maintaining a staff of 200 firefighters.
5. As a precautionary measure, the district fire department in Oldenburg and its counterparts in Lower Saxony are closely monitoring bad weather forecasts, ready to respond to potential floods or other disasters affecting local communities.

Source: www.stern.de