Investments in civil protection: Dobrindt demands radical reforms!

Investments in civil protection: Dobrindt demands radical reforms!

Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland - The discussion about disaster protection in Germany has won over the past few weeks. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt makes a clear cut and demands that both the federal government and countries invest more money and better structures in this sensitive area. It is convinced that the current measures are not sufficient and requires a comprehensive overview of the existing organizational structures. The need is great because the challenges are diverse. Like mdr are not only in the room, but also technical accidents and major damage events.

A concrete proposal from Dobrindt's corner are shelters that are based on the Israeli model. Protecting the population is becoming increasingly important, especially in times when climate change ensures more and more extreme weather events. For example, Thuringia will plan investments of around 62.7 million euros in the fire brigade and disaster protection within the next few years. Saxony-Anhalt even demands a stationed civil protection helicopter to be able to react quickly and effectively in emergency situations.

modern technologies in disaster protection

But it's not just the money that counts. The way we react to disasters must also be rethought. More and more votes are demanding that modern technologies and digital networking flow into disaster protection. As part of the event "Digital approaches in disaster and population protection", experts discussed the possibilities that result from digitization. Like Community Digital Forum , digital strategies are becoming increasingly important to react to the challenges of the current time.

Simulation technologies and digital twins play a central role. They improve the responsiveness and efficiency of emergency services, while automated systems support quick reactions in emergencies. Martin Zeidler from the Technical Relief Agency (THW) emphasizes that good preparation forms the basis for coordinated reactions in crisis situations. The example of a storm early warning system in Ergoldsbach shows how important the early detection of risks is.

artificial intelligence as a gamuchanger

But that's not all. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) could revolutionize disaster protection. AI-controlled algorithms enable a real-time analysis of threats. Thanks to these technologies, the speed and efficiency of rescue operations is significantly increased. As Digital Digest , weather data and social media can be evaluated in order to carry out more extensive location evaluations. Automated warning systems could act as the first alarm providers if there is a risk.

Clear: In order to master the challenges of the future, a comprehensive cooperation between the different social levels is required. While some municipalities, especially in Saxony-Anhalt, urgently urgently impose more support from the federal government, it is also due to those responsible to promote innovative solutions and to provide the necessary digital infrastructure.

An expert opinion on the financial situation of the municipalities is already on the way and is to deliver results next year. It remains to be seen how the situation is developing and whether Germany's civil protection is experiencing the urgently needed modernizations. However, one thing is certain: a strong commitment and modern technologies are indispensable to protect the population in the best possible way.