Civil Protection

Protecting the security of our citizens is a key task of government.
Emergencies tend to occur suddenly and unexpectedly. The causes can vary. A pandemic; natural disasters, such as floods or forest fires, resulting from climate change; wars or attacks can create situations where people need help.
Protecting people from various threats, providing assistance in the aftermath of accidents and restoring security is the task of civil protection.
In Germany, the responsibility for civil protection does not lie with a single authority; instead, the federal, state and local governments are jointly responsible for the security of people in our country. In the framework of an integrated emergency response system, the different government levels cooperate with the fire brigades, the aid organisations and the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW).