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Crisis: severe weather and flooding

In the event of exceptional storms or flooding in Wiesbaden, you will find information on the current crisis situation here.

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Here you will find information on severe weather and flooding in the event of a crisis.

Is there currently a crisis?

No, there is currently no crisis. The effects of severe weather or flooding are dealt with as part of daily hazard prevention. Should an exceptional flood or storm occur in Wiesbaden, you will find up-to-date information on this page

General information on flooding

General information on severe weather

When should I call 112 in the event of flooding or severe weather?

The fire department is only responsible if there is a specific danger to people, animals, the environment or property. An example to illustrate this: If a tree is lying safely in the garden, you call a private specialist company and not the fire department.

  • Due to the large number of emergency calls in the event of a crisis, there may be waiting times on the emergency call lines. If your report does not have a high priority, wait a little while before calling.
  • The fire department, rescue services and other forces work on emergency scenes according to priority. It may therefore take some time for them to reach you. Do not make any enquiries about the arrival of the emergency services unless the situation has deteriorated or the emergency services are no longer required.
  • If someone is injured, administer first aid and call the emergency services on 112 if necessary.
  • If harmful substances such as paint, varnish, pesticides, petrol or oil have leaked, call the fire department on 112. Notify the Office for Agriculture, (0561) 72990, zentralellh.hessende if pollutants such as oil have leaked into gardens or fields.
  • If it is safe to do so, you can clean up storm or water damage yourself or call in a specialist company. The deployment of the fire department or other forces in the event of storm or water damage may be subject to a charge.

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