Civil Protection
Day 2025 in Rostock
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Water: Using resources, overcoming risks
The third joint Civil Protection Day of the federal and state authorities will be held on the Haedge peninsula in Rostock on 12 July 2025 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On the southern banks of the Warnow Estuary, visitors can look forward to a wide variety of informative demonstrations and hands-on activities.
The Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK), the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW), fire services and relief organisations will be represented, along with many other organisations and institutions as well as federal and state ministries – all of them important players in the area of civil protection.
What to expect:
After the civil protection days in Potsdam in 2023 and Wiesbaden in 2024, this year’s Civil Protection Day on the Haedge peninsula near the Rostock city centre will feature emergency workers and many other partners responsible for protecting us all against fires, floods, extreme weather and other disasters.
Rostock’s location on the Warnow Estuary makes the motto for this year’s Civil Protection Day especially appropriate: “Water: Using resources, overcoming risks”. Visitors can look forward to an exciting programme for children and adults, with a wide range of demonstrations, hands-on activities and more.
Entry to the event is free of charge.
All topics at a glance
Extreme heat
The number of days with high and extreme temperatures is rising. Heat waves have been a regular occurrence in recent years. Which government agencies send extreme heat warnings, and where can you find these warnings? What can you do when it’s (too) hot?
Drought
Long periods of high temperatures without rain can lead to drought. Here you will find information about the impacts, so you can prepare and protect yourself.
Storm surges
Extremely high winds and large waves: the Baltic and North Sea coasts are regularly affected by storm surges. What can hurricane-force winds do, what happens when a dike is breached, and how can you react?
Flooding
When the water keeps rising, it helps to be prepared. Here you will find out what precautions to take and what to do in case of flooding – from protection for buildings, to sandbags and avoiding electric shock.
Water quality
When is water safe to drink? What are the standards for water quality, and how can these standards be met in an emergency? You can find out more here.
Water rescue
Accidents while swimming or boating, or on ice-covered lakes and rivers, or even airplane crashes over water may require saving people from drowning. Water rescue is important everywhere – not only in coastal areas!
Water reserves
Drought, contamination or power outage: suddenly, water is in short supply. You can find out more about water reserves and the protection of the water supply here.
Self-protection
Things you can do yourself – everything you do to be prepared is important! Here you will find tips and recommendations on how to help yourself in the event of disaster – from necessary provisions at home to an emergency survival kit.
Event organisers
The 2025 Civil Protection Day is organised by the Federal Ministry of the Interior and the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) in cooperation with the Ministry of the Interior, Building and Digitalisation of the federal state of Mecklenburg–Western Pomerania.
Being prepared pays off
Civil protection affects us all, because everyone who is prepared for emergencies helps us to better manage crises such as flooding, extreme weather or power outages.
Being prepared for emergencies helps prevent panic, saves valuable time and ultimately protects us, our friends and families.
