“Time to take disaster risk management seriously”
Of the more than 700 Rotkreuz offices, only strategically important district offices have an emergency power generator. “It is time to take disaster risk reduction seriously,” said Foitik. The 50-year-old specifically calls for blue-light organizations to be provided with preventive measures of 20 million euros from the federal disaster fund so that they can properly prepare for the eventuality. The Viennese professional rescue service is equipped for 72 hours and has special contracts with fuel suppliers to secure the supply of diesel generators.
In the event of a disaster – blackout: The rescue only lasts 48 hours
