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City Councilor Wandrey thanks emergency services for their contribution to the fight against disease
Exactly a year ago, on June 15, 2024, the African swine plague (ASP) was first demonstrated in Hesse. The find of an infected wild boar in Rüsselsheim king cities marked the beginning of an exceptional situation-also for the city administration of Darmstadt. City Councilor Paul Georg Wandrey now recognizes the tireless work of the urban emergency services:
"What has been achieved here in the past twelve months is anything but a matter of course," said Wandrey. "The African swine fever was and is a big challenge - and I am proud to be able to say: we can rely on our people."
Enormous burden for many urban areas
The outbreak of the ASP in particular put urban structures to the test. Whether veterinary service, regulatory authority, environmental and green space office or municipal crisis communication- many employees have been working regularly beyond their normal tasks since then. Cooperation with state authorities, farmers and hunters is part of everyday life.
From the coordination of fence measures to hygiene controls to technical support on site: Numerous processes interlock and work because experts have contributed with commitment, expertise and team spirit - and continue to do so.
Look ahead: push back together asp together
"My special thanks go to the colleagues who help every day under often difficult conditions to effectively contain the disease," continued Wandrey. "With persistent attention, good interaction of all those involved and still high, the African swine fever can be displaced from Hesse in the long term."
Hessian Ministry of Agriculture and the Environment current information, risk assessments and recommendations for action on ASP in Hesse at Environment.hessen.de .
(Darmstadt - Red/PSD/Stip)
