Civil & Disaster Protection

Learn more about siren signals, emergency numbers, what to do in case of a disaster, how to take precautions and how the city of Innsbruck is prepared.

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What emergency numbers are there?

What to do in case of disaster?

Fire

How do I behave in the event of a fire?

The professional fire department Innsbruck gives comprehensive info on how to behave during an emergency and 3 tips that can prevent fires.

Severe weather, heavy rain & storm

What should I do in the event of thunderstorms, heavy rain and storms?

Before the storm

  • Pay attention to and follow instructions from the authorities.
  • Turn on the radio.
  • Pay attention to the siren signals.
  • Secure loose objects (umbrellas, garbage cans, garden furniture, etc.).
  • Tie down tents, masts, etc.
  • Close all doors, windows, skylights, hatches, skylight domes and roll up awnings.
  • Bring loose objects into the house (umbrellas, garbage cans, etc.).
  • If possible, park your car in the garage.

During the storm/storm

In the event of an emergency, you will receive further instructions and information from the authorities. Turn on the radio.

Flood

What should I do in the event of flooding?

Before the flood:

  • Pay attention to and follow instructions from the authorities.
  • Pay attention to the siren signals.
  • Turn on the radio.
  • Prepare sealing measures (e.g. seal cellar windows and doors with sandbags or formwork panels, etc.).
  • Move farm animals out of the danger zone.
  • Move vehicles out of the garage to safety.
  • Remove objects that must not get wet from the cellar.

During the flood:

  • Pay attention to and follow instructions from the authorities. Turn on the radio.
  • Stay indoors and avoid the paths along the Inn and the Sill.
  • Keep an emergency kit to hand in case you need to leave the building (evacuation).
  • Be aware that roads and paths that are considered safe may be flooded and life-threatening.
  • Do not underestimate the force of the water.

Power outages/blackout

What should I do in the event of a power cut/blackout?

IKB provides comprehensive information and tips on the subject of power failures/blackouts.

In the event of a disaster , you will receive further instructions and info from the authority. Turn on the radio .

How can I provide for myself?

Store supplies

  • Drinks: 2.5 liters per person per day, preferably highly carbonated mineral water and fruit juices in composite packaging
  • Food for two weeks:
    • Carbohydrates: honey, sugar, rice and pasta, oatmeal, rusks, packaged bread.
    • Protein: condensed milk, long-life milk, processed cheese, canned fish, canned meat, long-life sausage, dried legumes
    • Fats: cooking fat, cooking oil, margarine, butter
    • Canned vegetables, ready meals, spices, potato products, nuts, instant coffee, etc
    • Food for pets
    • Specialty stores offer emergency supplies that have a shelf life of 15 years or longer.
  • Equipment:
    • Emergency lighting ( (solar) flashlights, etc.)
    • Pharmacy: Ask doctor about medications needed on a regular basis.
    • Radio with batteries
    • Hygiene articles
    • Fine dust mask as mouth and nose protection
    • alternative heating possibility

Useful app with tips and tricks

SOS EU Alp App - Emergency calls with location determination

The SOS EU ALP app (formerly "Emergency App") allows you to determine your location via your smartphone. In an emergency, this location data can be transmitted directly to the relevant control center (Tyrol, South Tyrol or Bavaria). A call is set up at the same time. The app was developed by the Tyrol control center

What do the siren signals mean?

Warnung

Gleichbleibender Dauerton für drei Minuten

Alarm

Auf- und abschwellender Ton für eine Minute

Entwarnung

Gleichbleibender Dauerton für eine Minute

Sirenenprobe

Ton für 15 Sekunden

 

 

Which disasters can Innsbruck be affected by?

How is Innsbruck prepared for a disaster?

  • Blue light organizations ready for action at any time
  • Regular emergency drills with fire department, rescue service, police, federal army and authorities
  • Municipal response team ready for action at any time:
    • ensures the decision-making ability of the city of Innsbruck
    • maintains vital structures of the city
  • Tyrol control center:
    • accepts emergencies
    • alerts and coordinates emergency forces
  • Provincial warning center:
    • monitors alarm systems (radiation, flood, earthquake, geology)
    • prepares disaster control plans
  • Flood and avalanche protection systems
  • Special trainings of the emergency organizations, e.g. special fields of the professional fire department Innsbruck