Waiblingen now has a disaster protection expert on board!

Waiblingen now has a disaster protection expert on board!

The city of Waiblingen has made a real stroke of luck with the appointment of a new disaster control officer, Lisa Haußner. Since June 1, 2025, she has been supporting the town hall in preparing for possible emergencies. Their expertise ranges from power outages to natural disasters and is a valuable asset to the community. Citizens can rely on Haußner to ensure their safety and at the same time be responsible for municipal crisis management and civil protection. This is particularly important because in a world full of uncertainty, such precautions are of utmost importance. The Stuttgarter Zeitung reports that her tasks also include support in emergencies, which shows that she approaches the issue holistically.

But what constitutes good preparatory work in disaster control? The Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) has devoted intensive attention to this topic. It promotes the development of conceptual foundations for crisis management and supports authorities with various service offerings, such as training in crisis management at the Federal Academy for Civil Protection and Civil Defense. Above all, the BBK strives to constantly optimize the crisis management structures. This is the only way to ensure the necessary networking between state and private actors, which is crucial for success in crisis situations. [The BBK](https://www.bbk.bund.de/DE/Themen/ Krisenmanagement/kritikenmanagement_node.html) explains that effective cooperation between the federal government, states, business and science is necessary in order to develop robust crisis management.

Challenges in disaster management

It is important to clarify the common questions in disaster management: When is the tipping point reached? And what lessons can be learned from past events? These questions are common, especially when considering the challenges that can arise from flooding, heavy rain or even cyberattacks. The Katastrophenschutzakademie emphasizes that there are numerous aspects to take into account. Whether it is raising public awareness or civil-military cooperation, all of these components are essential for a professional disaster response plan.

Another current topic is the upcoming training courses in November 2025, where prospective disaster managers will receive in-depth training in order to be able to act competently in crisis situations. The course covers all important components of disaster management, from organization to communication. Interactive exercises and case studies provide practical information that is essential for work in the administrative staff.

As the overall development of disaster protection shows, the city of Waiblingen is on the right track to be best prepared for future crisis situations. With Lisa Haußner's expertise and the BBK's support options, the city is facing the challenges that the future holds. After all, it is better to be well prepared than to be surprised in an emergency.