2023-08-30 10:11:53
Hope, fear – and ultimately a big sigh of relief: the flood situation in Tyrol at the beginning of the week could hardly be surpassed in terms of drama. Despite much damage, the country once again got away with a black eye. Mainly thanks to the emergency services. The numerous helpers from organisations, authorities and far beyond proved that there is help in the most diverse forms – and that it is needed.
They left their jobs or sacrificed days off to haul sandbags or maintain medical care. While the rest of Tyrol slept, they stayed awake, pumped out cellars, excavated retention basins, monitored roadblocks. We’re talking about the Tyroleans who helped protect our country from worse on Monday. On many fronts During the fire brigade and community employees were busy building protective walls, the rescue team distributed resources on both sides of the Inn in the event of bridge closures. The water rescue was also ready since the early hours of the morning. Things also went smoothly in the Tyrol control center, whose employees processed 250 events within a few hours. Elsewhere, restaurants that were actually closed opened to feed the emergency services. Thanks to Governor MattleLH Anton Mattle also praised the authorities and task forces: “The forecasts and warnings were essential. The experts from GeoSphere and the Hydrographic Service did a very good job and provided an important basis for decision-making. “Where damage had occurred, many hands were already working on Tuesday to repair it. When many different helpers stand together, such events can be overcome more easily.
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