Storm concern: Rocking on the chunk is celebrated under security measures!

Storm concern: Rocking on the chunk is celebrated under security measures!

Harz, Deutschland - The "rock on the Brocken" festival is in the starting blocks and is made by the 31. July to August 2 take place in the picturesque Harz. This event is characterized by a relaxed, family atmosphere in which music and nature merge harmoniously. But the weather forecast ensures extra nervousness: the conditions in the Harz are known for their changeability and during the festival time rain, thunderstorms and gusts of wind are not excluded. That is why Anne Bredernitz has already prepared security measures for emergencies from the organization team. In a message, she points out that communication via announcements, the infield app and social media will take place in order to inform all visitors in good time.

When thunderstorms and heavy rain, it is important for the festival goers to be careful. You should get to safety and stay in the vehicle, if possible. Places for others should be kept free to ensure smooth evacuation. According to Bredernitz, the festival could be interrupted or demolished, which has not yet occurred in the previous festival history. Those who have to flee into the valley will find shelter there. Due to the weather -related uncertainties, the journey for overnight guests will be postponed to 12 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, to protect the loaded floor.

weather warnings and safety precautions

The organizers are concerned about the weather conditions, especially with regard to the festival in Wacken, where heavy metal fans have to deal with muddy conditions. The situation is similar in Wernigerode. Among other things, the artist Bosse will appear on Thursday evening. Despite the weather -related challenges, around 80 percent of the approximately 6,000 expected visitors are inclined to camp on the festival site. In order to make the journey as pleasant as possible, the organizers call for social networks for the formation of carpooling and the use of public transport. And for security, you advise you to take rubber boots with you for the festival in order to be able to deal with the possibly muddy conditions.

The organizers also operate forward -looking planning by attaching and overbuing parts of the site with plates. For the beginning of the festival days, an official storm warning with storm gusts between 60 and 75 km/h until 8 p.m. Infield and tent site must be cleared from wind strength 7. As a result, visitors should immediately wait back to their cars and for the all -clear. Information like this could be crucial to ensure the security of all festival goers.

guidelines for thunderstorms and storms

based on other festivals such as Rock am Ring, there are also important information on behavior during thunderstorms and storms when “rocking on the chunk”. The visiting of lightning protection zones is recommended, while tents should be avoided as a uncertain place during this time. Cars are the safest retreat as long as space is created for other visitors. If you don't have a vehicle, you should know that there are safe points near high masts. In the case of storms, it is advisable to stay away from trees and to keep a distance from metallic objects.

The event location has prepared that despite the impending bad weather, the mood and the fun will not be neglected. Extensive precautions have already been taken to successfully carry out the festival even under difficult conditions. The anticipation for a great event remains and everyone hopes for a sunny end of the preparations.