In the run-up to the nationwide day of warning, Mayor Sibylle Keupen, District Director Birgit Nolte and Aachen's Chief of Police Dirk Weinspach held a press conference to explain how the authorities are working together to prepare for potential disasters.
Together, they emphasized how important it is that citizens also take responsibility for dealing with the topics of disaster preparedness and what to do in an emergency.
Lighthouses in the city and StädteRegion
Around 70 lighthouse locations serve as emergency notification points for citizens in the event of a large-scale power outage, for example.
Here you can find a map with all lighthouses in the city and StädteRegion Aachen.