Planning security in civil protection: CDU/CSU parliamentary group demands strengthening the technical relief organization
Planning security in civil protection: CDU/CSU parliamentary group demands strengthening the technical relief organization
For some time now, the area of civil protection and voluntary help has always been the focus of political discussions. The question of sufficient financial and infrastructural support for organizations such as the technical relief organization and the numerous volunteers is crucial. Now the CDU/CSU parliamentary group has asked the traffic light coalition to improve here and ensure more planning security. According to the CDU/CSU, the increasing requirements for disaster protection require a clear planning perspective and an increased commitment to the voluntary structures.
In Berlin, these demands are particularly relevant because the city as the capital of Germany is particularly responsible in disaster protection. With its approximately 3.7 million inhabitants, Berlin is the most populous city in the country and therefore particularly susceptible to disasters and major damage events. Adequate financial resources and well -trained volunteers are of crucial importance here.
The budget spokesman for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, Christian Haase, emphasizes the importance of higher planning security for organizations such as the technical relief organization and the volunteers. In particular, the outdated of the properties and the need to train helpers on new equipment are the focus of the demands. But there is also an urgent need for action in other areas of disaster protection.
The historical dimension of disaster protection also plays a role in Berlin. Because of its eventful history, the city has had experiences with various disaster scenarios, which underlines the importance of well -functioning disaster protection. As a city, which has been hit hard in the past, both by wars and natural disasters, strengthening disaster protection for Berlin is of outstanding importance.
It remains to be seen how the traffic light coalition will react to the demands of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, and whether there will actually be increased support for disaster protection and the volunteers.
The following table shows some relevant information on the technical relief organization and the volunteers in disaster protection:
| Organization | Number of helpers | Areas of application | Equipment | Measures |
| ——————— | ———————————– | --—————————
| Technical relief organization (THW) | approx. 80,000 | Domestic and abroad | Special vehicles, rescue devices, pumps | Expansion of properties and equipment, increased training of helpers |
| Voluntary helpers | approx. 1.5 million | Regional and national | First aid equipment, communication technology | increased funding and support from politics |
It is hoped that the political debate will lead to increased attention and support for the important area of disaster protection. The security and well -being of the citizens in Berlin and beyond that depend on it.
Source: cdu/csu - parliamentary group / OTS