In Pinkafeld

Well prepared for a blackout scenario

Head of Department Claus Paar, Deputy Mayor Carina Laschober-Luif, Provincial Councillor Heinrich Dorner, Mayor Kurt Maczek, Head of Department Lena Sinz and Fire Brigade Commander Kurt Tripamer (from left) jointly presented the new information folder.(Bild: Schulter Christian)

(Bild: Schulter Christian)

The town of Pinkafeld plays a pioneering role in disaster prevention. The municipality, fire department and police work closely together. 

The digital disaster prevention plan for municipalities has been in place for years to prepare for emergencies such as a blackout scenario. This system not only contains important data as a basis, but also proposes measures to manage and reduce risk.

Measures taken
The town of Pinkafeld is exemplary in its implementation. "With this plan, the best measures have been taken to prepare for future challenges," praises Provincial Councillor Heinrich Dorner. The municipality, fire department and police are working together constructively.

 Crisis team established
In Pinkafeld, the various scenarios have been dealt with intensively, in particular a possible blackout. In addition, a special edition of the town newsletter is published to inform the population. "The town fire department is leading the way in implementing this plan, their work has been exemplary and great," says Mayor Kurt Maczek. For example, a crisis team has already been set up in the event of an emergency and it has been determined which buildings should be supplied with emergency power. Medical care has also been ensured.

Digital tool
"With this digital tool, we have provided the municipalities with an instrument for modern and effective disaster preparedness," says Claus Paar, Head of the Province's Department of Civil Protection and Crisis Management. Pinkafeld demonstrates how this system can be used in practice in a perfectly coordinated manner.