Leimental is fortunately rarely affected by catastrophes and emergencies. However, if one should occur, rapid coordination of the emergency services is essential. This is organised by the regional management staff (Regionaler Führungsstab) in close partnership with the Basel-Landschaft and Solothurn cantonal crisis Units.
Information
Energy
Current situation energy (FONES)
Coronavirus
Current situation coronavirus (FOPH)
- Forest Fires
- Water Contamination
- Flood
- Chemical Accident
- Pandemic
- Earthquake
- Accident Nuclear Power Plant
- Power Outage
- Storm
Regionaler Führungsstab Leimental
Forest Fires
Forest fires are frequently caused by humans and refer to the uncontrolled burning of scrub, grass or woodland
Water Contamination
Drinking water is vital for human survival, however, drinking water may become contaminated.
Flood
During floods, areas that are otherwise dry are flooded.
Chemical Accident
In the event of an accident or fire in a facility that works with chemicals, poisonous substances may escape.
Pandemic
A concentrated occurrence of an infectious disease within a certain period of time or population
Earthquake
Earthquakes are caused by a sudden release of tension along faults in the earth’s crust.
Accident Nuclear Power Plant
If radioactive substances escape into the environment due to a defect or accident in a nuclear power plant, there is the danger of radioactive contamination via the air.
Power Outage
A power outage is when the electric power supply fails.
Storm
Strong wind event that causes damage to nature, infrastructure and buildings.