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|Long description=This [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LEQ9fyCjrA documentary] from German TV channel WDR uses archive footage to tell the story of the major fires and gives eyewitnesses, rescuers and helpers a chance to have their say. A film for „Heimatflimmern“ by Brigitte Büscher and Benjamin Braun. Production company: Ansager und Schnipselmann GmbH & Co KG. This film was produced in 2021, all statements and facts correspond to the status at that time and have not been updated since then. „Heimatflimmern“ is a documentary format that tells exciting stories from the federal state of NRW. | |Long description=This [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LEQ9fyCjrA documentary] from German TV channel WDR uses archive footage to tell the story of the major fires and gives eyewitnesses, rescuers and helpers a chance to have their say. A film for „Heimatflimmern“ by Brigitte Büscher and Benjamin Braun. Production company: Ansager und Schnipselmann GmbH & Co KG. This film was produced in 2021, all statements and facts correspond to the status at that time and have not been updated since then. „Heimatflimmern“ is a documentary format that tells exciting stories from the federal state of NRW. | ||
|Involved Organisations=WDR (Westdeutscher Rundfunk) | |Involved Organisations=WDR (Westdeutscher Rundfunk) | ||
| − | |SMCS usage problems solving=Creating awareness about increasing risks of wildfires because of a sequence of years with drought periods | + | |SMCS usage problems solving=Creating awareness about increasing risks of wildfires because of a sequence of years with drought periods. Behaviour appropriate to the fire risk is absolutely essential when in the forest, especially during drought. |
|Use cases thematic=Making Information Accessible, Targeting Communication | |Use cases thematic=Making Information Accessible, Targeting Communication | ||
|Limitations=Radio communication did not work well. | |Limitations=Radio communication did not work well. | ||
Revision as of 18:55, 18 November 2023
Created: 18 November 2023
Last edited: 28 November 2023
Last edited: 28 November 2023
The forest is burning: 45 major forest fires raged in NRW in 2020 alone. Climate change - right on our doorstep.
Hazard:
WildfireYear:
2021Location:
Northrine-Westphalia, GermanyScale:
CountyInvolved Organisations:
WDR (Westdeutscher Rundfunk)Publishing Organisation
Federation of European Fire Officers (FEU)
Category
Real-world
Theme
Social Media
Thematic
- Making Information Accessible
- Targeting Communication
Disaster Management Phase
During
Description
This documentary from German TV channel WDR uses archive footage to tell the story of the major fires and gives eyewitnesses, rescuers and helpers a chance to have their say. A film for „Heimatflimmern“ by Brigitte Büscher and Benjamin Braun. Production company: Ansager und Schnipselmann GmbH & Co KG. This film was produced in 2021, all statements and facts correspond to the status at that time and have not been updated since then. „Heimatflimmern“ is a documentary format that tells exciting stories from the federal state of NRW.What was the overall goal of the Use Case?
Creating awareness about increasing risks of wildfires because of a sequence of years with drought periods. Behaviour appropriate to the fire risk is absolutely essential when in the forest, especially during drought.What worked well and could be recommended to others?
Good Cross-border (cross-jurisdiction / cross-country) cooperation of fire services, police and public authorities was necessary to meet the challenges related to wide spread wildfire.What limitations were identified?
Radio communication did not work well.Which social media platforms were used?
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