Large disaster protection exercise: Fire brigade tests an emergency in the stadium!

Large disaster protection exercise: Fire brigade tests an emergency in the stadium!

Karl-Liebknecht-Stadion, 14482 Potsdam, Deutschland - In Potsdam, a large-scale disaster protection exercise will take place in the Karl-Liebknecht Stadium on July 5, 2025. This is a realistic test for the fire brigade and other emergency services in the region. Organized by the fire brigade Potsdam, this exercise will integrate around 170 rescue workers from various counties, including Potsdam-Mittelmark, Havelland, Teltow-Fläming and Ostprignitz-Ruppin. Tagesspiegel reports that also around 50 rescue vehicles are in full use become.

The fictional scenario of this exercise provides for the partial fall of a grandstand, in which around 150 people are said to be affected, of which 71 are considered injured. The aim of the exercise is to test the interaction of all organizations involved in an emergency and to ensure optimal response times. For this purpose, 150 volunteers will also participate as statists and extras, including 70, who will act as "injuries". They have been recruited via the Internet and many of them have already participated in similar exercises. [CityReport] (https://cityreport.pnr24-online.de/katastrophenschutzuert-im-karl-liebknecht-stadion-Feuerwehr-Potsdam-ProBtfall-AM-5-JULI-2025/

traffic disruptions and safety instructions

The exercise starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. During this time, Karl-Liebknecht-Straße will be completely closed between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Residents have to prepare for traffic restrictions, including on the avenue to Glienicke. Bus line 616 is also diverted. The fire brigade Potsdam has asked the population for understanding because the regular emergency services are still in use and the security of everyone comes first.

In addition, there is a warning message on the Warnapps Nina and Katwarn on the exercise day to inform the people in the area about possible restrictions. It is a closed exercise, which is why onlookers are asked to respect the barriers. Fire chief Ralf Krawinkel emphasizes how important such exercises are in order to be well prepared in an emergency. The last major disaster protection exercise took place in 2011, and the aim is to carry out these exercises every five years.

Overall, the disaster protection exercise aims to prepare the emergency services for the best possible preparation and to ensure the security of the citizens. The fire brigade Potsdam thanks everyone involved and the population for their support and understanding during this important measure.