Unrest in Brandenburg: Parks in Potsdam Shut Down Following Public Disturbance - Inclement weather forces closure of Potsdam parks in Brandenburg
Let's dive into the aftermath of the storm that battered Potsdam, shall we? The Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg (SPSG) swung into action, shuttering several parks due to the necessity of intense cleanup operations. Here's the lowdown.
The Affected Zones
In the morning, it was a sad sight to see parks like the New Garden and Park Sanssouci joining the list of closures. Babelsberg Park didn't escape either, with certain areas being cordoned off. The Pfaueninsel was initially sealed off, too, but it's expected to reopen by afternoon. The looming danger of branches uprooted from the tree canopy cracking and falling made the closures a necessity.
A Near Tragedy
Boom! A woman in the New Garden took a critical hit from a fallen tree branch on Thursday. As they reassess whether the parks should have been shut down a day early, the SPSG is looking into this unfortunate incident. On Monday, remarkably, no one was harmed as dozens of trees and branches came down in the foundation's parks.
Road Authorities Join the Fray
The Brandenburg Road Authority threw its hat in the ring, warning of "impending hefty branch crackups" on several country roads in Falkensee, Hennigsdorf, and Schönwalde-Glien. As they work tirelessly to wrap up cleanup operations, falling branches remain a concern.
Firefighters Stepping Up
As our heroes in red and blue battle through the 500 weather-related incidents plaguing the Havelland region, they're practically at full capacity. On Thursday, they were overwhelmed by the influx. Now, not only firefighters, but green space departments, road maintenance crews, and even private companies are pitching in, helping clear the mess. Firefighters are even using cherry pickers to scale the hazardous broken trees and securely dispose of the danger. Mostly, it's been cleaning up fallen branches and uprooted trees blocking roads and paths.
Southern Brandenburg Escapes Unscathed
In Cottbus, things were relatively calm during the storm. No weather-related incidents were reported in the evening, and Park Branitz incurred minimal damage.
Although the exact details haven't been dished out yet, it's apparent that the storm packed a wallop, causing significant damage across Potsdam's parks and public spaces. With everyone pitching in, we should have these parks reopened and back to their scenic best in no time! Remember, safety first, folks! Stay updated for further news on the cleanup progress.
In light of the storm's destruction, a community policy regarding park closures and cleanup operations has been implemented, with numerous parks including the New Garden, Park Sanssouci, Babelsberg Park, and Pfaueninsel temporarily closed for safety reasons. Simultaneously, the importance of vocational training for emergency responders has been highlighted as they work tirelessly in weather-forecasting and addressing the 500 weather-related incidents across the Havelland region, employing techniques such as the use of cherry pickers to handle hazardous situations.
