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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.

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 messages, 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, widespread power outages, 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 on this topic on the African Swine Fever page.

Who is responsible for disaster management?

Disaster management is the responsibility of the federal states. It is regulated by state laws. The state ministries of the interior are the highest disaster management 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 mitigation thus takes place at the municipal level. Wiesbaden has established the Civil Protection Department within the 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 disaster control can be found in the Disaster Control Information Center of the Hessian Ministry of the Interior (opens in a new tab).