The Use Case is organized by an Austrian medical first responder organization (Johanniter) including its disaster relief unit, and supported by local practitioners, volunteers from civil protection organizations, and Johanniter from Germany.” It was organized as a field exercise focusing on the response phase of the disaster risk management cycle. The scenario and exercise are envisioned at a regional scale.
Weather: A heavy storm is ongoing, which uproots several trees and causes a blackout.
Safety/Security: no specific security threats are taken into account. The safety of the staff and volunteers has to be assured.
Special Equipment: in addition to the provided S&R Tools, the Use Case will use the train compartment, the earthquake house, and the gas street of the exercise area. The disaster relief unit of the Johanniter will bring their SanHist, Logistics Trailer, and communication equipment.
Doctrines/ Standards/ Laws: INSARAG Guidelines, Plans of the training ground, Austrian Sanitary Act, SOPs of the disaster relief unit.