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Widespread power failure hits Wiesbaden, impacting multiple neighborhoods

East Wiesbaden experienced a power disruption in multiple residential areas on Friday night, lasting approximately an hour before restoration.

Widespread power disruption hits Wiesbaden, impacting multiple neighborhoods
Widespread power disruption hits Wiesbaden, impacting multiple neighborhoods

Widespread power failure hits Wiesbaden, impacting multiple neighborhoods

Power Outage in Wiesbaden: A Quick Response from Emergency Services

A power outage that affected six districts in Wiesbaden, including Auringen, Breckenheim, Bierstadt, Medenbach, Naurod, and Nordost, occurred on Friday evening around 6 p.m. The city swiftly responded to the situation, with the central control center reinforcing personnel to handle the emergency.

The disaster protection lighthouses, staffed by the volunteer fire departments in the affected districts, were operational during the power outage. These lighthouses provided a central point of contact for citizens, where they could report emergencies and obtain information. At Fire Station 1, a command post was formed by fire department and emergency service leaders to assess the situation.

During the outage, an ambulance was dispatched due to a patient dependent on a home ventilator. Thankfully, ESWE Supply managed to gradually restore power within about an hour.

The leaders who were on duty at Fire Tower 1 during the power outage and directed the emergency were the fire chief and the emergency response coordinator. The city of Wiesbaden announced the power outage in a press release, and it is worth noting that no other major incidents were reported during the power outage in Wiesbaden.

Citizens are encouraged to stay prepared for such situations by having an emergency plan in place, including a backup power source for medical devices and a way to stay informed during emergencies. The city of Wiesbaden continues to work diligently to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents.

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