Overview
- Berlin’s education senator hosted a packed public briefing in Mahlsdorf with DRK, volunteer firefighters, THW and local officials to share practical household preparedness advice.
- City leaders acknowledged schools lacked clear data on which buildings could take backup power, and they plan to map generator connections to speed future reopenings.
- Fire services warned that candles increase fire risk, urged the use of flashlights and proper battery storage, recommended regular kit checks, and suggested keeping three to ten days of supplies.
- THW advised installing a network‑isolating switch (Netztrennschalter) for safe generator hookups and said small balcony solar systems can meaningfully support essential needs during outages.
- County planners in Ebersberg are expanding contingency plans for critical infrastructure, stressing BBK’s seven‑day stock guidance and highlighting the risks and limits of home generators as nationwide demand surges.