Depending on the company and household, different things are important when preparing for a crisis, for example food and drink, hygiene, a first-aid kit, securing documents, luggage for emergencies and staying informed.

Detailed information and checklists can be found in the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) guide to emergency preparedness and correct action in emergency situations (opens in a new tab).

The risk of high water and flooding is also tending to increase in Wiesbaden. Should exceptional storms or flooding occur in Wiesbaden, you will find information on the current crisis situation on the Crisis situation: Storms and flooding page. You can find out how to prepare for high water and flooding on the linked pages.

Heat stress in Germany - and therefore also in Wiesbaden - has steadily increased in recent years. The number of days with maximum temperatures of 30 degrees and more has increased. This brings with it health risks. You can find out how you can prepare for the heat on the linked pages.

Whether it's an open fire or a smouldering fire, the consequences are often catastrophic. You can effectively prevent and protect yourself. If unusual fires or spills of hazardous substances occur in Wiesbaden, you will find information on the current crisis situation on the page Crisis situation: Fires and spills of hazardous substances. You can find out how you can prepare for fires on the linked pages.

According to Stadtwerke Wiesbaden Netz GmbH (sw netz) and Mainzer Netze GmbH, a widespread and/or prolonged power outage in Wiesbaden is extremely unlikely. As a rule, power outages are rectified within a few minutes or hours. Should an exceptional power outage or gas shortage nevertheless occur in Wiesbaden, you can find information on the current crisis situation on the Crisis situation: Power outage and gas shortage page. You can find out how to prepare for power cuts and gas shortages on the linked pages.

The range of hazardous substances is wide. In the past, the term ABC hazardous substances (nuclear, biological and chemical hazardous substances) was used. Today, a distinction is made between chemical (C), biological (B), radiological (R) and nuclear (N) hazardous substances. If unusual fires or spills of hazardous substances occur in Wiesbaden, you will find information on the current crisis situation on the page Crisis situation: Fires and spills of hazardous substances. You can find out how you can prepare for hazardous substance spills on the linked pages.