Emergency numbers and first aid: This is how Potsdam residents act correctly!

Emergency numbers and first aid: This is how Potsdam residents act correctly!

In Potsdam, the charming center of Brandenburg, the population will be informed about the current security situation on June 23, 2025. From accidents to road closures to burglaries, police stand ready to protect and assist citizens. So reported maz-online.de that there are new reports about the security situation in the city every day.

An important aspect in emergency situations is correct behavior. If you act quickly and carefully, you can often prevent something worse from happening. In Germany, the rule is to always dial the emergency numbers 112 for the fire and rescue services and 110 for the police first. This knowledge of emergency numbers is of great importance, as is also explained on Potsdam's official website, which deals with the topic of emergency calling behavior potsdam.de.

Correct action in an emergency

What to do if you witness an emergency? First of all, keep calm. This old rule has proven itself. It's best to stay where the incident is and help where you can. It is also important to collect information – about the number of people affected, the exact injuries and the location. This makes the work of the emergency services easier. If there are relatives nearby, they may also be notified if the situation allows it.

The police and fire departments know that emergencies require quick action. That's why there are strict procedures in place to get emergency services to the emergency scene as quickly as possible. Loud bbk.bund.de The emergency services are informed immediately via beepers and monitors as soon as an emergency call is received, and the traffic lights are switched so that the vehicles can get to the scene quickly and unhindered.

Important contacts in Potsdam

There are various police stations available for Potsdam. The central police station at Henning-von-Tresckow-Straße 9-13 can be reached at all times on +49 331 550 80. There are also contacts for various parts of the city and areas to ensure quick help on site.

• Polizei: 110
• Feuerwehr und Rettungsdienst: 112
• Ärztlicher Bereitschaftsdienst: 116 117
• Giftnotruf: 030 192 40

In order to be well prepared, we recommend taking regular first aid courses. Here you not only learn the basic measures, but also which behaviors can be crucial in different emergency situations. As a rule, people provide each other with support while the emergency services are on the way.

So take the opportunity and educate yourself! In this way, in an emergency, you will be quickly ready to help and deal with the situation confidently. A well-informed and empowered community is essential for the safety of citizens.