Bundesheer defends itself against false information about blackouts!

Bundesheer defends itself against false information about blackouts!

In a current Press release the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism (BMLV) has reacted to an article from the weekly newspaper "Profile", which deals with the topic of blackout. According to BMLV, the report contains serious false information, especially with regard to the role and equipment of the Federal Army during a possible blackout.

The assessment of the Court of Auditors on which the article is based refers to the investigation period of 2024. The BMLV criticizes the use of outdated reports for current media content and describes this as unclean journalism. The legal responsibilities for emergencies such as a blackout lie with the civil protection facilities and the crisis security office, which extends to various departments and federal states.

Role of the army

The main task of the Federal Army during a blackout is to keep your own infrastructure operational and to provide support to other organizations. An important detail is that almost 70% of the property of the Federal Army have a self -sufficient power supply. In addition, almost 80% of these properties have already completed the catering for aisle. Emergency generators are also available and switch fully automatically if necessary.

It is important to note that the properties are 100 military locations, but not all of these locations are classified as barracks. In addition, the number of properties that should be fully self -sufficient are reduced by the large barracks in Villach and the planned security centers in Vienna. By the end of the year, all non -self -sufficient properties, with the exception of certain construction projects, should be switched to the desired self -sufficiency.

Definition and effects of a blackout

A blackout is defined as a long-term power failure that affects large geographical areas and affects the Supra regional transmission network. This differs from short -term disorders that only affect individual households or neighborhoods. The possible causes of a blackout include technical errors, human failure or even sabotage. The consequences are far-reaching: from failures of the telephone and internet connections, to traffic chaos, to faults in logistics that can result in food and goods bottlenecks.

In order to prepare for a possible blackout, it is recommended to create supplies and water for 10 to 14 days and to obtain information on municipal pension measures. A battery -operated radio, alternative light sources and cooking facilities are also elementary components of good preparation.

Behavior during and after a blackout

If a blackout occurs, it is crucial to keep calm and first clarify whether only your own house is affected. Radio reception can provide important information and it is advisable to switch off all the unnecessary electrical devices. After the event, the people concerned should check which devices were last in operation and ensure that essential devices are switched on again. It is also recommended to continue to protect resources and support neighbors if this is necessary.

The Hisolutions guidelines deals with coping with a long -lasting blackout and offers comprehensive information on the planning and implementation of emergency strategies. This is particularly important because complexity and interdependencies in such crisis situations place special requirements for emergency and crisis organizations. The elaboration and updating of existing crisis management documents is crucial.