Many fear it, but only 50 percent of Austrians are prepared for a blackout. Less than half have stashed enough supplies. That’s the dramatic quintessence of a recent study.
The Institute for Demoscopy & Data Analysis (IFDD) from Hadersfeld (Lower Austria) surveyed 1,200 Austrians (fluctuation range +/- 2.8 percent) on behalf of the “Krone” very carefully about the current topic of blackouts. The result is sobering for the experienced pollster and owner of the institute Christoph Haselmayer. Because even with the “favorable” assumption that the power outage is over after 14 days, 49 percent would not be able to get by with their stock at home.
At least 45% have created some kind of reserves. However, far too few people are aware of the looming danger of a total breakdown of the supply system. Because only 38 percent of those surveyed consider this scenario as certain or probable.
competency confusion
However, 70 percent reject the idea that the power outage and major infrastructure collapse are just a military dream. What is irritating, however, is the confusion of skills in the minds of Austrians. Because they don’t know whether the military (45 percent) or the Ministry of the Interior (46 percent) is responsible for coordinating in an emergency.
52 percent trust local Florianis
In any case, people in need expect help from the military (58 percent). Once again, confidence in the fire service is confirmed: 52 percent rely on the fast and expert help of the Florianis, who are familiar with the area.
Emergency generators for house fires
It is precisely on this point that the largest federal state of Lower Austria is reinforcing its commitment. “We are currently equipping our fire brigades with modern emergency generators. There are also improved and new subsidies for a safe drinking water supply. And thirdly, we are currently doing our own training and preparatory courses for our mayors,” said the responsible State Councilor Stephan Pernkopf.
While EVN expert Stefan Zach is quick to argue for appropriate framework conditions for the expansion of energy infrastructure, Haselmayer puts “comprehensive national defense” at the heart of all blackout considerations: “By law this exists, it just has to be lived again and also very quickly revived.”
Source: Krone
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