Depending on the company and household, different aspects are important when it comes to general preparations for crises, such as food and drink, hygiene, a first-aid kit, document security, emergency luggage, and staying informed. You can find detailed information and checklists in the guide “Preparing for Crises and Disasters” (opens in a new tab) published by the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK).

Should a crisis occur in Wiesbaden, you can find up-to-date information at wiesbaden.de/krisenfall. 

The risk of high water and flooding is also tending to increase in Wiesbaden. Should exceptional storms or flooding occur in Wiesbaden, you will find up-to-date information at wiesbaden.de/krisenfall. You can find out how to prepare for high water and flooding on the linked pages.

Temperatures in Wiesbaden have been rising steadily for years. Heat waves are becoming more frequent and pose a health risk. That’s why you should be prepared. If a heat wave occurs in Wiesbaden, you can find the latest information at wiesbaden.de/krisenfall. Visit the linked pages to learn how to prepare for heat waves.

Whether it's an open fire or a smouldering fire, the consequences are often catastrophic. You can effectively prevent and protect yourself. If unusual fires or leaks of hazardous substances occur in Wiesbaden, you can find information at wiesbaden.de/krisenfall. You can find out how you can prepare for fires on the linked pages.

According to Stadtwerke Wiesbaden Netz GmbH (sw netz) and Mainzer Netze GmbH, a widespread and/or prolonged power outage in Wiesbaden is extremely unlikely. As a rule, power outages are rectified within a few minutes or hours. Should an exceptional power outage or gas shortage nevertheless occur in Wiesbaden, you can find up-to-date information at wiesbaden.de/krisenfall. You can find out how to prepare for power cuts and gas shortages on the linked pages.

The range of hazardous substances is wide. In the past, the term ABC hazardous substances (nuclear, biological and chemical hazardous substances) was used. Today, a distinction is made between chemical (C), biological (B), radiological (R) and nuclear (N) hazardous substances. If unusual fires or spills of hazardous substances occur in Wiesbaden, you will find up-to-date information at wiesbaden.de/krisenfall. You can find out how to prepare for hazardous substance spills on the linked pages.