Fire services issue safety cautions.
With the anticipation of heavy rainfall in certain regions of Germany, fire departments are reminding people of potential hazards. "Wet roads and paths present dangers - regardless if you're driving a car, walking, or riding a motorbike," remarked Hermann Schreck, Vice President of the German Firefighters' Association in Berlin last Friday. "We're frequently called to situations where cars have gotten stuck in the water." Frequently, the water levels exceed predictions.
On Thursday, the German Weather Service (DWD) issued formal severe weather alerts for heavy, persistent rain across substantial areas of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.
The Firefighters' Association urges monitoring of weather patterns. In the event of flooding: "Know that emergency response centers will prioritize their services in times of high demand for emergency assistance." The Firefighters' Association boasts over a million emergency response personnel across the nation.
