Flood in St. Pölten: Fire brigade saves 210 people and 50 animals

Flood in St. Pölten: Fire brigade saves 210 people and 50 animals

In the second half of September, the St. Pölten district experienced a significant challenge due to flooding, which led to a massive use of the fire brigade. A total of around 6,300 missions were recorded, with the fire brigades performing more than 160,000 working hours. This shows the enormous burden and the operational readiness of the rescue workers in this critical period.

The balance sheets of the operations are shocking: 210 people and 50 animals were successfully saved, but the tragedy was not limited to heroic actions. Twelve people suffered injuries and a man tragically lost his life. Such balance sheet sums underline the dangers that floods for the affected communities.

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In the influx of operations, up to 126 fire departments were also on duty, which illustrates the reach and urgency of the natural disaster. A total of around 5,000 members were mobilized to deal with a wide variety of tasks and to secure the affected areas. Their commitment shows the collective commitment to the security of the citizens and the protection of animals.

The infrastructure suffered significantly from the flood: around 4,500 objects were damaged and eleven dam fractures occurred. This destruction not only raises questions about direct security, but also about the necessary aid measures in the acute phase. The district commander informed that 25 disaster reliefs with a total of 1,250 emergency services from various federal states such as Carinthia, Salzburg and Upper Austria were sent to the home front. Their work was of crucial importance to get the situation under control.

After the climax of the crisis, the slow return to normality begins. The tedious cleaning and repair work on the fire service equipment has already been completed, but numerous important operating devices remain damaged until the final repair. This will be a challenge, especially when you consider that the next missions could be necessary at any time.

For a comprehensive overview of the situation, the affected areas and the future steps, experts have already created the first analyzes and reports. Numerous Republican mechanisms that offer help from other regions are available to support the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the affected areas. A detailed report is at www.diepresse.com to read .