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Is there currently a crisis situation?

No. There is currently no crisis situation. Emergencies and incidents are handled as part of daily hazard prevention efforts. However, heat warnings may be issued in the summer. You can find more information on the linked pages.

Who issues heat or severe weather warnings?

The German Weather Service (DWD) issues warnings for Wiesbaden South (opens in a new tab) and Wiesbaden North (opens in a new tab). If you’d like to be notified automatically, you can subscribe to the free “Official Warnings” newsletter (opens in a new tab) or use the WarnWetter app (opens in a new tab).

How should I behave during a heat wave? Where can I cool off?

On the page “Answers to Frequently Asked Questions: Heat Waves,” we answer these and other questions. The Public Health Department answers questions about heat at (0611) 319090, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

How will I be warned in the event of a crisis?

Should a crisis occur, you will be alerted through various channels depending on the situation, such as sirens, mobile loudspeaker announcements, radio or television broadcasts, cell broadcast, and alert apps. We also provide information via press releases and on social media. For more information, visit the Public Alert page. 

How can I prepare for crises and emergencies?

Extreme weather conditions, a widespread power outage, fires: There are various crises that can occur unexpectedly.  In the event of a large-scale crisis, emergency and response teams cannot assist all businesses, institutions, or citizens at the same time. Therefore, it is advisable to take your own precautions. On the Emergency Preparedness page, you can learn how to prepare for crises and emergencies.

Where can I find information about African swine fever (ASF)?

African swine fever (ASF) is not a crisis but a special situation. You can find information about it on the African Swine Fever page.

Who is responsible for disaster management?

Disaster control is the responsibility of the federal states. It is regulated by state laws. The state ministries of the interior are the highest disaster control authorities.

Counties and independent cities such as Wiesbaden, together with their specialized departments, form the lower-level civil protection authorities. The operational implementation of hazard response thus takes place at the municipal level. Wiesbaden has established the Civil Protection Department within its fire department. On behalf of the mayor, it is responsible for crisis management as well as disaster and civil protection.

Concepts, plans, regulations, and recommendations for civil protection can be found in the Civil Protection Information Center of the Hessian Ministry of the Interior (opens in a new tab).