The fire brigades prepare themselves for new challenges in the event of storms or a blackout: generators, tank systems and telehandlers are purchased
The number of disaster bases had already been increased from seven to 16 in the previous year in order to be prepared for extreme weather events. The expansion of civil protection at the fire brigades is now entering the next phase: swap body vehicles for the bases were ordered last year. They are to be delivered at the beginning of 2024. More dangers from climate change “The protection and safety of the Burgenland are the top priority,” said Provincial Councilor Heinrich Dorner (SPÖ), who presented the plans with Provincial Fire Brigade Commander Franz Kropf and Deputy Harald Nakovich. Climate change is bringing more intense heavy rain events, flooding and storm damage, and there is also the risk of a blackout. Power generators and mobile small tank systems will be purchased this year. They should be available in the third quarter. A working group is also dealing with the purchase of telehandlers. An operational support unit and a central warehouse are being planned,
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