The past few days have been an exceptional situation for thousands of emergency services. Flood operations have pushed them to their limits. But that’s not all. In addition to pumping and securing work, they also had to help uncooperative fellow countrymen who had driven into flooded sections of road despite the road closures. The most recent example occurred on Tuesday evening in Uttendorf. There, an 84-year-old drove into the Mattigtal municipal road despite the road closure, was washed away and ultimately had to be rescued from his sinking car by the volunteer fire brigade.
“Unfortunately, such lack of insight is increasing. People do not see the real danger and therefore risk a lot,” says Markus Voglhuber from the Upper Austria State Fire Brigade Command.
Ignorance can be expensive
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In Lower Austria, where the flooding was worst, helpers had to be called out repeatedly to rescue people who had put themselves in unnecessary danger. The vehicles had driven into closed sections of road countless times – despite warnings that the fire brigade had issued through various channels. The volunteer fire brigade of the city of Zwettl wrote on Facebook: “Unfortunately, during the course of yesterday, some rather unpleasant scenarios occurred in the Zwettl city area. Despite all the warnings and barriers, some drivers thought they could brave the floods. Fortunately, the rescue chain worked quite quickly, so that the vehicles could be prevented from drifting into the raging Kamp.”
“Closures should be taken seriously. Through this ignorance, people not only endanger themselves, but also emergency services,” says Voglhuber. Anyone who triggers an operation by ignoring a closure must pay for it themselves. “This is regulated in the Fire Service Act. If a car has sunk and has to be recovered with a crane, this can cost thousands of euros,” says Voglhuber.
Stand-up paddler during flood
During the flood operations in Vienna, there were problems with onlookers. “An event like this attracts people. At first everyone is respectful, but the longer the whole thing goes on, the more curious people become. Some people really underestimated that,” says the head of the Vienna fire brigade, Mario Rauch. Fortunately, the police are helping them to enforce roadblocks. A stand-up paddler on the flooded Vienna River performed a less than intelligent test of courage. “Please don’t try that,” says Rauch.
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Flooding Chaos: Ignorant Motorists Put Emergency Services to the Test
The recent flooding in Austria has pushed emergency services to their limits, with thousands of operations underway to rescue those stranded in the waters. However, it’s not just the floodwaters that are causing problems – it’s also the reckless behavior of some motorists who are ignoring road closures and putting themselves and others at risk.
In one shocking incident, an 84-year-old man drove into a flooded section of road in Uttendorf, despite the road being closed, and had to be rescued from his sinking car by the volunteer fire brigade. This is just one example of the many cases of motorists ignoring warnings and putting themselves and emergency services at risk.
Ignorance Can Be Expensive
Markus Voglhuber from the Upper Austria State Fire Brigade Command warned that ignoring road closures can have serious consequences, not just for the motorists themselves, but also for the emergency services who have to respond to their reckless behavior. ”Closures should be taken seriously. Through this ignorance, people not only endanger themselves, but also emergency services,” Voglhuber said. Anyone who triggers an operation by ignoring a closure may have to foot the bill themselves, which can run into thousands of euros.
In Lower Austria, where the flooding was worst, emergency services had to be called out repeatedly to rescue people who had driven into closed sections of road, despite warnings issued through various channels. The volunteer fire brigade of the city of Zwettl reported on Facebook that despite all the warnings and barriers, some drivers thought they could brave the floods. Fortunately, the rescue chain worked quickly, and the vehicles were prevented from drifting into the raging Kamp.
Onlookers and Stand-Up Paddler Cause Problems
In Vienna, there were problems with onlookers who underestimated the danger of the flooding. “An event like this attracts people. At first, everyone is respectful, but the longer the whole thing goes on, the more curious people become. Some people really underestimated that,” said the head of the Vienna fire brigade, Mario Rauch. Fortunately, the police are helping to enforce roadblocks. However, one stand-up paddler on the flooded Vienna River performed a less than intelligent test of courage, prompting Rauch to warn, “Please don’t try that.”
Consequences of Ignoring Road Closures
The consequences of ignoring road closures can be severe, not just for the motorists themselves, but also for the emergency services who have to respond to their reckless behavior. In addition to the danger posed to life and limb, there are also financial consequences to consider. Ignoring a road closure can lead to costly rescue operations, which the motorist may have to pay for themselves.
Stay Safe and Respect Road Closures
As the floods continue to wreak havoc across Austria, it’s essential to stay safe and respect road closures. Ignoring warnings and driving into flooded areas can have devastating consequences, not just for yourself, but also for the emergency services who have to respond to your reckless behavior. Stay informed, follow the instructions of emergency services, and above all, prioritize your safety and the safety of others.
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Flooding Chaos: Ignorant Motorists Put Emergency Services to the Test
The recent flood operations in various parts of the country have pushed emergency services to their limits. While they are busy pumping and securing work, they are also having to deal with uncooperative individuals who have driven into flooded sections of road despite road closures. This negligence not only puts the drivers themselves at risk but also endangers the lives of emergency responders.
Ignorance Can be Expensive
In one recent incident, an 84-year-old man drove into a flooded section of road in Uttendorf, despite the road closure, and had to be rescued from his sinking car by the volunteer fire brigade. This is just one example of the many instances of people ignoring warning signs and putting themselves and others at risk.
Markus Voglhuber, from the Upper Austria State Fire Brigade Command, expressed frustration at the increasing number of such incidents. “Unfortunately, such lack of insight is increasing. People do not see the real danger and therefore risk a lot.” He emphasized that ignoring road closures can have serious consequences, not only for the individuals involved but also for the emergency services who have to respond to these avoidable incidents.
The Consequences of Ignoring Road Closures
In Lower Austria, where the flooding was worst, emergency services had to be called out repeatedly to rescue people who had put themselves in unnecessary danger. The vehicles had driven into closed sections of road countless times, despite warnings issued through various channels. In one instance, the volunteer fire brigade of the city of Zwettl wrote on Facebook that some drivers had thought they could brave the floods, despite warnings and barriers.
Voglhuber warned that anyone who triggers an operation by ignoring a closure must pay for it themselves. “This is regulated in the Fire Service Act. If a car has sunk and has to be recovered with a crane, this can cost thousands of euros,” he said.
Stand-up Paddler During Flood
During the flood operations in Vienna, there were problems with onlookers who underestimated the danger. “An event like this attracts people. At first, everyone is respectful, but the longer the whole thing goes on, the more curious people become. Some people really underestimated that,” said Mario Rauch, head of the Vienna fire brigade. Fortunately, the police are helping them to enforce roadblocks.
In one bizarre incident, a stand-up paddler was seen on the flooded Vienna River, performing a less than intelligent test of courage. “Please don’t try that,” Rauch warned.
The Importance of Obeying Road Closures
The recent flood operations have highlighted the importance of obeying road closures and taking warnings seriously. Ignoring road closures not only puts individuals at risk but also diverts emergency resources away from those who genuinely need help.
As Voglhuber emphasized, “Closures should be taken seriously. Through this ignorance, people not only endanger themselves, but also emergency