Hannover Under Investigation: Weapons Allegations in Hannover-Bothfeld
On Saturday, 28th September 2024, an evacuation measure will take place in Hannover-Bothfeld due to the identification of a suspected unexploded ordnance (UXO). Approximately 8,700 citizens in the area will be affected by the evacuation.
The Fire Department Hannover is responsible for the demining operation and will carry out the necessary exploratory and demining measures after all safety measures have been successfully implemented. A safety zone of 1,000 meters around the suspect point will be established for the investigation and potential defusing of the UXO.
Residents are advised to take essential items such as medication, baby or special food, and appropriate clothing when evacuating. A care center will be set up at the Integrated Comprehensive School Bothfeld (Hintzehof 9, 30659 Hannover) from 09:00. Buses will be provided free of charge for transport to the care center, departing from various locations including Koepenickweg / Treptowweg, Holzwiesen, Bahntrift, Alte Heide, Kiefernpfad, Langenforther Straße, Meierwiesen, Endpoint IGS Bothfeld. Mobility-impaired persons can request an ambulance by calling 19222.
The Fire Department Hannover will communicate about the demining operation via its Twitter profile @feuerwehr_hannover using the hashtag #hannbombe and via its WhatsApp channel at https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaiKjQ5EAKWNSF5m7c1p. Current information, the specific evacuation area with a detailed list of affected streets, and a map of the evacuation bus route can be found on the websites of the State Capital Hannover (www.hannover.de) and the Fire Department Hannover (www.feuerwehr-hannover.de).
Residents are encouraged to inform their neighbours about the evacuation measure. For further inquiries, please contact Fire Department Hannover Press Spokesperson Jörg Rühle at 0511 912-1405, Email: [email protected], Website: https://www.feuerwehr-hannover.de. Alternatively, you can reach Raphael Schrank, the press spokesperson for Feuerwehr Hannover, by phone at 0511 912-1405 or via email at [email protected].
The demining operation will continue on Saturday, 28th September 2024, from 08:00 until the end of operation. The operation hours for the evacuation are also on this day, from 09:00. The demining operation will take place on Thursday, 26th September 2024, from 10:00 to 15:00, and Friday, 27th September 2024, from 10:00 to 15:00.
We encourage all residents in the affected area to stay informed and follow the instructions provided by the Fire Department Hannover for a safe and efficient evacuation process.
