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Emergency Info Points

The Emergency Info Points are activated after the failure of mobile and landline networks due to a prolonged power outage.

Emergency Info Points then serve as local contact points where you can make emergency calls and receive important information.

Inform yourself early about the nearest location!

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In the event of a prolonged and widespread power outage (blackout), significant disruptions to daily life are to be expected.

The heating will fail, there will be no more light, and the kitchen will remain cold. With the failure of landline and mobile networks, it will no longer be possible to make emergency calls via 110 and 112, and obtaining reliable information about the current situation will be challenging.

For this reason, Emergency Info Points have been designated in the Oberberg district to serve as contact points for the population in crisis situations.

Interactive Map

In the Oberberg District's Information System (RIO), you can view the Emergency Info Points on an interactive map.

To do this, please select "Emergency Info Points" under "District Overviews" in the map selection.

At the bottom of the page, you can download the flyer with the locations for your municipality.

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Flyer Lindlar

Flyer Marienheide

Flyer Morsbach

Flyer Nümbrecht

Flyer Radevormwald

Flyer Reichshof

Flyer Waldbröl

Flyer Wiehl

Flyer Wipperfürth

Frequently asked questions

In the event of a prolonged power outage, landline and mobile networks may fail. In this case, the designated emergency information points will be activated by the respective municipality.

In principle, information, emergency call capabilities, and first aid are provided. Depending on the location and situation, additional assistance may be available, such as medical emergency care, drinking water, or the coordination of aid services.

Yes. Emergency calls for fire departments, emergency medical services, and police can be recorded on-site and forwarded to the appropriate control centers.

The locations can be found on the website of the Oberbergischer Kreis as well as in the information services of the respective municipality. It is best to inform yourself before a crisis situation.

No. The specific services available may vary depending on the location and local situation. However, providing information, emergency call capabilities, and first aid are the core tasks.

Keep drinking water, food, medications, flashlights, batteries, and a battery-powered radio ready. This will help you bridge the time until services are restored or organized help arrives.

For more information, please visit our section Emergency Preparedness.

Take precautions yourself!

The district administration, fire departments, aid organizations, and other authorities are preparing for extraordinary situations and provide assistance in emergencies. However, in the case of major incidents, emergency services cannot be everywhere at the same time.

Therefore, it is important for each individual to take precautions and stay informed.

Your way to us:

Office for Fire, Civil and Disaster Protection

Emergency Center
Lockenfeld 12
51709 Marienheide-Kotthausen

Service Hours

Monday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM 

Tuesday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM 

Wednesday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM 

Thursday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
01:00 PM - 05:30 PM 

Friday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM