Bomb Defusal on Schwentine Estuary's Shores this Sunday
On Sunday, over 7,300 residents in Dietrichsdorf, Kiel, will temporarily vacate their homes. The area surrounding the Schwentine estuary's mouth is under closure, announced by the Kiel police on Thursday. The closure is due to an American 500-kilo bomb found during exploratory work by an explosive ordnance recovery company. This bomb will be moved to the quayside for defusing using balloons and divers.
Residents must leave by 11:00 am, and crew members on nearby ships must follow suit. The police anticipate the operation to last several hours. Alternative lodgings are available at the Ellerbeker School for those without other arrangements. To keep everyone informed, the police plan to use social networks like X and Facebook for updates.
The sudden evacuation of a large population stirs safety concerns regarding the potential hazards of war-related debris yet to be discovered. The police stress the importance of adhering to safety guidelines, as neglection could result in unforeseen consequences.
Emergency Measures and Precautions:
- Evacuation: A safe distance around the bomb site ensures public safety, involving thousands of people. The area is closely monitored by experts and security personnel to prevent unauthorized access.
- Specialist Team: A specialized team, including bomb disposal experts, is deployed for handling operations with specific protocols in place.
- Communication Security: During operations, all communication safety is guaranteed against potential threats or disruptions.
- Emergency Procedures: In an event of a bomb threat, immediate procedures include not hanging up the phone and reporting it to emergency services.
- Specialized Equipment: The team uses cutting-edge devices, such as robotic arms and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) tools, for safe removal of explosive materials.
- Risk Assessment: A risk assessment is performed to mitigate the bomb's potential to explode during defusal using shock-absorbing materials or creating a safe distance from the bomb.
These safety measures are in place during the defusal of unexploded ordnance (UXO) across various locations, but details about the situation at Schwentine estuary are not disclosed. Keep following the updates on the concerned platforms for the latest information.
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