Einsiedel shaken: wind pants uprooted trees and blocks streets!

Einsiedel shaken: wind pants uprooted trees and blocks streets!

In the municipality of Einsiedel near Chemnitz, a huge storm caused chaos today, shortly after 3 p.m. A violent gusts of wind that was classified as a kind of wind pants uprooted several trees and led to massive damage in the area, such as Radiochemnitz

The hermitors Hauptstraße and railways were blocked by the fallen trees, which brought traffic to a standstill. The fire brigade had to intervene quickly to secure the street and to eliminate the obstacles. A tree even fell to the hermit high school and damaged the building. Fortunately, according to previous information there was no injuries.

damage and evacuation work

The extent of the storm damage also becomes clear in further details. The spectrum ranges from broken and falling branches to serious damage such as the uprooting of entire trees. Such incidents, as can be seen today in Einsiedel, can significantly impair the stability of trees. It is not uncommon for endangered trees to be felled for safety reasons, as well as baumunder.de Notes.

The fire brigade was in use for several hours and was able to largely relax in the evening. But the work has not yet been completed, because broken branches and damaged tree tops keep the local forestry services busy. A final assessment of the damage always requires a precise inspection on site. Often these damage must also be documented in order to assert insurance claims if necessary.

forest protection and sustainable management

Cases like this are not only critical for individual communities, but also a serious danger to forestry that suffers from storming risks and economic losses. According to Waldquest , the restoration after a storm often leads to considerable costs and logistical problems, especially when large amounts of wood have to be processed.

Prevention is the key. Early warning systems and the sensible management of our forests are crucial to minimize storm damage and increase the storm resistance of the trees. Local communities also play an important role in coping with storm damage and thus also making a contribution to climate protection.

In Einsiedel, it is once more evident how important good forest care and preparatory measures are in order to be able to react better to such storms in the future.