Heads in the flood: 95,000 firefighters save Lower Austria!

Heads in the flood: 95,000 firefighters save Lower Austria!

The flood disaster in September 2024 left massive damage in Lower Austria and tragically demanded five lives, including a firefighter. Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner emphasized the impressive commitment of the volunteer fire brigade at the "Christmas in the Park" celebration, which demonstrated her strength during this time. During this time, a total of 95,000 volunteers were mobilized to help with the clean-up work and emergency measures, such as meinbezirk.at . Mikl-Leitner praised the cohesion of the "security family of Lower Austria" and emphasized that this crisis situation showed how important quick action and mutual support are.

ingenuity and commitment of the fire brigade

During the flood situation, the willingness to help was impressive: over 420 of the 573 municipalities were affected, and more than 20,000 buildings suffered damage. The governor recalled the devastating effects, including slope slips and destroyed infrastructure such as streets and fire brigade houses. According to Feuerwehren.at , 25,000 firefighters were already in use on the first weekend after the flood, who provided quick rescue activities and thus prevent worse. The cooperation of all participating organizations was particularly highlighted by fire brigade commander Dietmar Fahrafellner, who praised the harmony and use of the volunteers.

MIKL-Leitner continued the fire brigade and the affected communities in the future and emphasized the importance of a strong community in order to cope with such challenges. "A country is always only as strong as it holds together," she said and asked to appreciate and support the tireless work of the firefighters. The deployment in September was not only a major challenge, but also an impressive performance of those who stand for the safety of the population.