Crisis -safe communities: 19 places in Lower Austria set standards for protection

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19 Gemeinden in Niederösterreich wurden als „krisensichere Gemeinden“ zertifiziert. Erfahren Sie, wie sie sich auf Notfälle vorbereiten und Verantwortung für den Zivilschutz übernehmen.
19 municipalities in Lower Austria were certified as "crisis -proof communities". Find out how to prepare for emergencies and take responsibility for civil protection. (Symbolbild/DNAT)
In view of the recent flood events in September, it became clear once again how important civil and disaster protection is for our communities. In this context, a solemn ceremony took place in the fire and security center Tulln, in which 19 communities were recognized as "crisis-proof communities". This award is a strong sign that the affected communities are well prepared for emergencies.

In order to earn these certificates, the municipalities had to take a challenging path. This includes preparing a comprehensive crisis and disaster plan as well as regular training of the community workers. In addition, numerous exercises were carried out to prepare the population for different emergency scenarios.

why this award is important

Governor Deputy Stephan Pernkopf emphasized the role of the mayor as an effective disaster manager when the certificates were handed over. "They are often the first to act in natural disasters or infrastructural damage. Their preparation can be crucial to limit damage and save lives," said Pernkopf. This statement underlines the need for a well -organized community that can react quickly and efficiently to crises.

Christoph Kainz, President of the Lower Austria Civil Protection Association, supplemented these thoughts by praising the role model of the excellent communities. "With the certificate 'crisis -proof community' we set a visible sign of lived responsibility," says Kainz. Such awards motivate all organizations involved and represent an example for other communities how a safe habitat can be created.

State Councilor Christoph Luisser emphasized the importance of prevention in times of crisis. "The excellent communities show that the risk of damage can be drastically minimized by careful planning and commitment. They are a living proof that preventive measures can save lives," added Luisser.

The way to certify

In order to obtain the status of a "crisis -proof community", municipalities must meet certain criteria that are divided into a star system. The degree of fulfilling these safety standards is evaluated in "stars", with up to five stars possible. A star symbolizes the fulfillment of the basic requirements, while five stars are awarded for comprehensive crisis safety. This transparent evaluation system should continuously motivate the municipalities to improve.

The following municipalities were the first to be declared "crisis -proof communities" in Lower Austria:

  • Amstetten
  • Biberbach
  • Eschenau
  • Gänserndorf
  • gmünd
  • Haringsee
  • Hofstetten Grünau
  • Krems on the Danube
  • Krummnussbaum
  • Leiben
  • Melk
  • Moorbad-Harbach
  • Orth an der Donau
  • rastenfeld
  • Sankt Leonhard am Hornerwald
  • Viehdorf
  • Waidhofen an der Ybbs
  • Weiden
  • ybbsitz

This process shows how important it is that communities are proactively working on their security. More details on this topic can be found in a detailed report www.meinbezirk.at .