Disaster protection exercise Karli 25: Potsdam trains for an emergency!
Disaster protection exercise Karli 25: Potsdam trains for an emergency!
On Saturday, July 5, 2025, a comprehensive disaster protection exercise called "Karli 25" took place in the Karl Liebknecht Stadium in Babelsberg, Potsdam. Over 450 emergency services and contributors were on site to test a fictional scenario, as you react in the event of an emergency. During the exercise, a contract for the collapse of a grandstand during a football game was simulated in which around 150 people were to be affected and 71. The goal was clear: to improve the operational ability and interaction of the various organizations and to train communication in an emergency. According to Cityreport.pnr24-online.de this was a central task for everyone involved.
The interaction between the various organizations was particularly important. The fire brigade Potsdam, emergency services from Potsdam-Mittelmark, Havelland, Teltow-Fläming and Ostprignitz-Ruppin were actively involved. Rescue helicopters of the Federal Office for Population Protection and urban clinics, such as the Ernst von Bergmann Clinic, were also deployed. Ralf Krawinkel, the head of the fire brigade Potsdam, highlighted the importance of preparation for such complex locations.
collaboration in an emergency
During the exercise, viewing and treatment places were created to efficiently look after the injured. The responsibilities were clearly assigned, and the removal of the injured to the relevant clinics, such as the "Ernst von Bergmann" and the "St. Josefs Hospital", was conscientiously organized. Silke Boddin, division of emergency, expressed the challenges that arise in the simultaneous care of many seriously injuries, and Dr. med. Karin Hochbaum, medical managing director, emphasized the relevance of an interdisciplinary emergency care. All of these aspects show how important the cooperation between the fire brigade, medical institutions and other organizations is in crisis situations.As part of the exercise, a mass incidence of injuries (MANV) was simulated, as described in the specialist literature, for example in Feuerwehr-ub.de. Such situations require that the regular resources of the emergency services are quickly increased, otherwise the number of injuries exceeds the capacities. In this case, the emergency services showed a good knack in the division and organization of injured care, even under the difficult conditions of a "chaos phase" at the beginning of the operation.
traffic disruptions and warnings
The exercise also had an impact on traffic in the area. Karl-Liebknecht-Straße was locked in the area of the stadium, which resulted in some traffic disruptions. The residents and passers-by were informed about the Mowas warning system, Nina and Katwarn so that they could adjust to the restrictions. The fire brigade Potsdam expressly thanked the population for their understanding and support during this important training.
In conclusion, it should be noted that the disaster protection exercise "Karli 25" was a complete success. The declared purpose of training the interaction in emergency situations and being prepared for possible scenarios was achieved. The intensive exercise has illustrated how extremely important a good cooperation and the constant improvement of emergency concepts are.| Details | |
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| Ort | Karl-Liebknecht-Stadion, 14482 Potsdam, Deutschland |
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