Resentment for blockade: Altstadtfest in Salzgitter must be postponed!

Resentment for blockade: Altstadtfest in Salzgitter must be postponed!

The traditional old town festival in Salzgitter, originally planned for June 27, started under unfortunate signs. Shortly before the start of the festival, the operator of the popular “Break Dancer” driving business, Frank Noack, had to reduce his stand due to blocked rescue and escape routes. This had led to massive disagreements with the city tour and the local police. Noack complains about a financial loss of 20,000 euros and expressed his displeasure with the lack of communication in advance, which significantly made planning the festival significantly more difficult. The News38-Report emphasizes that the difficulties are not only financial nature, but also the safety of the visitors.

The problems began on Thursday before the festival when Noack was asked to dismantle the ride because it was not placed at the approved location. The first chairman of the Committee Citizens' Festival Salzgitter, Michael Buse, emphasized the urgency of functioning emergency and escape routes, especially at major events. The police and the regulatory office are required here in a sensitive area of ​​tension, which is explained in detail by regionalheute.de

background and security concept

Buse stated that the signposting of the escape and escape routes was already visible before the festival started. In addition, the commissioned area on Petershagener Straße was leased to a tenant who is responsible for the allocation of sub -areas to showmen. When the location of the "Break Dancer" no longer met the security requirements, an intervention was inevitable. Buse pointed out the need to avoid such conflicts in the future, especially in view of tragic incidents such as the Loveparade, which illustrate the importance of security measures at events. Here you are based on a [security concept] (https://www.im.nrw/themen/wahrenwehr/icherheit-vor-ort/icherheit-bei- events) that is relevant for all major events.

The discussion about security at such events is not new. The orientation framework for major events created by a cross -departmental working group offers guidelines for planning and implementation. A structured and transparent process is essential to ensure security and clearly define responsibilities. The report also describes how coordinating bodies are formed from relevant offices to assess security measures.