Finland trip strengthens disaster protection: Minister level in exchange!

Finland trip strengthens disaster protection: Minister level in exchange!

Schwerin, Deutschland - Schwerin (ots)

In an impressive delegation, State Minister of the Interior Christian Pegel Finland visited to gain valuable insights into the civil and disaster protection of the Scandinavian country. Accompanied by experts from fire and disaster protection, the district of Ludwigslust-Parchim and the State Office for Central Tasks and Technology of the police, the trip was a decisive step to strengthen the partnership in the field of disaster protection. In times of growing threats and extreme weather events, the safety of citizens in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has come into focus.

"The teachings from the experiences of our European neighbors are indispensable," emphasized level, referred to the challenges of the Ukraine conflict that have changed the security awareness of the population. The current extreme weather events also required a rethink in crisis management. Thanks to the support of Finnish experts, Germany is given new strategies and materials for disaster protection. "A look outside the box is extremely helpful," added level, while he praised the exchange with the Finnish colleagues.

Visiting the civil protection system

part of the program was a visit to the impressive civil protection facility "Merihaka", where REGEL met with the director of the Finnish emergency services and civil protection as well as the Secretary General of the Security Committee. The exchange revolved around the importance of volunteers who ensure public security every day. "Our fire brigade, the DRK, the Johanniter and Malteser are indispensable," said Pegel and expressed the need to constantly optimize their training.

"The close cooperation between the country, counties and cities is crucial," continued Sebegel. This exchange will not only strengthen the current cooperation, but will also make future challenges more efficient in disaster protection. The will for constant improvement and learning the best practices from Finland are now the focus of the efforts to raise the disaster protection infrastructure in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania to the next level.