EMERGENCY HANDOUT

For the protection of the population: emergency call and information points of the City of Oberhausen

We all hope, of course, that we will never find ourselves in an emergency situation. Nevertheless, it is important for each and every one of us to be prepared: to know what to do and where to get help. It is best to keep this handout handy at all times. The city of Oberhausen has set up so-called emergency call and information points (NIP) for crisis situations. Such crises can arise, for example, from a widespread power failure over a longer period of time, floods or other unforeseeable events that severely affect normal life. Emergency calls can be made at the emergency call points if the telephone or mobile network is disrupted. Current and official information on the situation is also available at the NIP locations. In addition, in the event of a prolonged, widespread event, four of the aforementioned emergency call and information points will be expanded to serve as emergency blackout shelters. These blackout shelters are fixed buildings and serve – depending on their location – as emergency, contact and missing person reporting points.

Emergency call and information points (NIP)

1. Holten
Holtener Marktplatz (Burgstr./Bahnstr./Siegesstr.)

3. Schmachtendorf
Neukölner Straße/Lickumstraße

4. Königshardt
Roundabout Königshardter Str./ Hartmannstr./Höhenweg (on the pavement of the turning lane)

5.Klosterhardt
Elpenbachstraße in front of the sports hall

7. Buschhausen
Intersection Friesenstr./Thüringer Str. (on one of the larger pedestrian islands)

8. Osterfeld
Teutoburger Str. (bridge on the restricted area road marking)

10. Buschhausen
Intersection Hagelkreuzstr./ Westmarkstr.

11. Borbeck
Quellstraße (in front of the Evangelical community centre)

12. Dümpten
Intersection Mellinghofer Str./ Nathlandstr./Falkensteinstr. (in front of the advertising column opposite number 132 Mellinghofer Str.)

14. Alstaden
Intersection Bebelstr./Flockenfeld (in front of Flockenfeld number 2)

Special emergency call and information points (blackout shelters), which additionally serve as contact and missing person reporting points

2. Schmachtendorf
Schmachtendorfer Straße, Heinrich-Böll-Gesamtschule

6. Sterkrade
Tirpitzstraße 41, Sophie-Scholl-Gymnasium

9. Osterfeld
Heinestraße 22, Gesamtschule Osterfeld

13. Marienviertel
Otto-Dibelius-Strasse 9, Hans-Böckler-Berufskolleg

Timeline

Immediately after the blackout occurs:
Activation of the intervention measures by the City of Oberhausen’s hazard prevention department

After 2 hours:
Operational readiness of the emergency call and information points

After 4 hours:
Extended operation of the blackout shelters

End of measures:
Restoration of the regular power supply

Warning the population

Siren signal

Warning – fluctuating tone (1 minute)

All-clear – continuous tone (1 minute)

Alerting emergency services – continuous tone (1 minute, 2x interrupted)

Cell broadcast

In case of acute danger, a warning message is sent directly to your mobile phone via a cell broadcast.

NINA warning app

The German federal government’s NINA warning app provides you with important civil protection warnings for various hazardous situations.

Warning vehicles/announcements

Warning vehicles from the fire brigade, police and aid organisations will be on the road in the city area with loudspeaker announcements to inform and warn the public.

Emergency radio

In the event of a widespread power blackout, emergency information will be broadcast via Radio. It can be received in analogue form via crank, battery, solar-powered or car radios.

EMERGENCY CHECKLIST

How dependent am I on electricity?
Safeguarding important documents (birth certificates, identity card/passport, etc.)
Stock up on drinking water, hygiene items and non-perishable foodstuffs (including baby food, pet food, etc.)
Procurement of electricity-independent devices (crank radio, torch, solar power bank, etc.)
Procurement of blankets and sleeping bags

Kontakt:

City of Oberhausen
Fire Brigade

Civil protection and disaster management
Brücktorstraße 30
46047 Oberhausen
Tel.: 0208 825-1