Kraftwerkbetriev – Not all swimming spots on electric banks harmless

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The effect of power plants can always cause delicate situations at the banks of Vorarlberg, so caution is absolutely necessary. Corresponding warning signals – including emergency information, if something happens – must be observed and the areas in question must be avoided.

This week, high summer temperatures can be expected after the extensive front for cold weather. Bathing, lakes and streams invite you to cool down. Bath areas on streams and rivers are especially popular by children and adolescents, but the dangers that are lurking are often forgotten: a lot of streams and river courses in Vorarlberg are directly related to a power plant.

That is why there can be an extremely rapid rise in water at any time of the day or a flash of water is observed at any time of the day as the corresponding regulations, such as the domestic electricity supplier Illerke-VKW emphasizes.

The corresponding risks should never be underestimated. Corresponding warning signals on the bank indicate this danger that these areas should generally be avoided.

Number on the warning signals are important comment
If there is still an emergency in such a place, the location number that is linked to the warning signals helps (for example: IVA 90.001). This offers the rescue teams at the exact location, so the operations can be on the scene of the accident faster. A fact that can be vital in dangerous situations.

Source: Krone

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