Home Office - Hamburg launches new disaster prevention project
Hamburg's Department of the Interior is launching a new project for disaster control in the event of extreme weather. The project aims in particular to "automate, accelerate and enrich information flows between authorities, rescue forces and aid organizations", as the authority announced on Thursday. "Rescue-Mate", a joint project with the University of Hamburg and other partners, is expected to last four years and is being funded by the federal government with almost nine million euros.
The project simulates the scenario of a particularly severe storm surge in Hamburg. This would require extensive evacuations and close coordination between the players. One aim is to be able to protect the population more quickly and effectively in the event of a disaster, for example through improved app communication. In the various project phases, information events are planned, among other things, at which citizens can get a realistic view of the flood situation in Hamburg using virtual reality.
Website Rescue-Mate
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In the context of the Home Office - Hamburg project, the automated information system could prove crucial during a disaster in the city, serving as a critical tool for disaster control operations in Hamburg. Additionally, the collaboration of Hamburg's Department of the Interior with universities and other partners for the Rescue-Mate project demonstrates their commitment to disaster control, even extending to training sessions held in Hamburg for citizens using virtual reality to better prepare for potential weather disasters.
Source: www.stern.de
