Mönchengladbach Tests Crisis Response in Mass Emergency Drill Tomorrow
Mönchengladbach is set to host a large-scale emergency drill tomorrow. The exercise, led by Brandoberinspektor Michael Himmels, will test the city's response to a major crisis. Four major aid organizations and the local fire department will participate, with a focus on coordinating a convoy and setting up operational zones.
The drill will commence at Am Borussiapark street, where volunteers from ASB, DRK, JUH, and MHD will assemble. The convoy will move through the city with blue flags and emergency lights activated, aiming to test the North Rhine-Westphalia's BHP 500 NRW disaster relief plan. This plan provides emergency care and shelter for up to 500 affected individuals.
The exercise will simulate setting up operational zones for registration, medical care, psychosocial support, and catering services. Six school sites, including the Neuwerk School Center, have been designated as potential emergency shelters. The Mönchengladbach Fire Department will also participate in the drill, working alongside the aid organizations to coordinate the response effort.
Tomorrow's emergency drill in Mönchengladbach is a crucial test of the city's disaster response capabilities. With the participation of major aid organizations and the fire department, the exercise aims to ensure that the city is prepared to handle a large-scale crisis. The drill will focus on coordinating a convoy and setting up operational zones, with the goal of providing emergency care and shelter for up to 500 affected individuals.
