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Civil and Disaster Protection
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The Oberbergische Kreis takes on a variety of tasks in the field of civil and disaster protection. Both areas serve to protect the population but differ in their cause and jurisdiction.
Disaster Protection
Disaster protection is activated during major damage events and emergencies within Germany, such as severe storms, floods, or large-scale fires.
Civil Protection
Civil protection includes protective measures for the population in cases of tension or defense situations. It also ensures the government's ability to act and the provision for the population in special crisis situations.
Planning, Preparation, and Coordination
The Oberbergische Kreis plans and coordinates measures in both areas and prepares them.
The goal is to detect dangers early, prevent major damage events, and protect the population as best as possible in emergencies.
Our central tasks include:
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Creation and regular updating of operational and hazard prevention plans.
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Planning and implementation of measures to ensure public services and thereby the basic supply of the population, especially in the areas of gas, water, and electricity.
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Establishment, training, and maintenance of disaster protection units.
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Support and assistance to organizations involved in disaster protection.
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Central management and coordination of large-scale operations and disasters by a crisis management team/command staff.
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Preparation for special hazard and emergency situations within the framework of civil and disaster protection.
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Informing citizens about the tasks of civil and disaster protection as well as about possibilities for personal emergency preparedness.
Private Emergency Preparedness
The district administration, fire brigades, aid organizations, and other authorities prepare for such situations and provide assistance in case of emergencies. However, during major damage events, emergency services cannot be everywhere at once. Therefore, it is important that each individual also takes precautions and stays informed.
Learn how to prepare yourself for extraordinary events in your private environment.
