Overview
- Ebersberg’s emergency department saw the heaviest influx on the days after the icing, when many assumed conditions had improved.
- Clinics report sharp increases in broken wrists, shoulders and femoral necks, with people aged 60 and over most affected.
- The spike in fall injuries coincided with higher influenza cases, pushing emergency services to handle heavier caseloads.
- Local rules require adjacent property owners to clear sidewalks during set hours, with sand or grit recommended and salt reserved for persistent ice.
- Municipal winter fleets remain active, including 15 GPS‑tracked vehicles in Bad Tölz, while clinicians advise sturdy footwear, avoiding dark routes and using a cautious ‘penguin’ gait on slick surfaces.