According to the Committee on Education, Research and Technology Assessment, the probability of a long-lasting power outage is considered low. However, a short or longer-term power outage cannot be completely ruled out.

The Cologne police will also be available for citizens in Cologne and Leverkusen in these cases. All stations will remain in operation during the blackout thanks to the emergency power supply. Additional patrol cars will be on the road in the respective districts. The following applies: Police officers are available to people at all times and immediately!

Depending on the duration and consequences of the power outage, the Cologne police will have to concentrate on important core tasks. It is therefore important to make preparations now to be prepared for an emergency.

Here you can find out how to contact the police in the event of a blackout and what you can do now to be prepared for an emergency in which you need the police.