Winter in Chemnitz
Fire brigade warns against walking on ice
Ice often not load-bearing - Ice surfaces are not cleared - Information for emergencies
The Chemnitz fire brigade warns against walking on ice on rivers, lakes and ponds. Even after several days of frost, frozen bodies of water are often not stable. The danger of ice that is too thin is often underestimated.
According to the green space statutes, it is generally not permitted to walk on ice in the city of Chemnitz. Ice surfaces are also not authorised.
Dangers could include currents under the ice that are not visible. Dangerous cavities can form, especially in flowing waters or fluctuating water levels. Parents and guardians are asked to inform children about the existing risks.
Public sports facilities such as the Jutta Müller Ice Sports Centre Chemnitz can be used for sports activities in winter.
If an emergency nevertheless occurs, the fire brigade should be alerted immediately by dialling 112. Helpers should lie flat on their stomachs to distribute their own weight over a larger area. Once you have collapsed in the ice, it is important to remain calm. Rapid movement cools the body more quickly and there is an acute risk of death. Rescue of affected persons must be as gentle as possible. They should be laid flat and only passively warmed up again using blankets or rescue sheets. Sitting up or active movement should be avoided.
Dams / rivers
Warning from the state dam administration
The warning also applies to reservoirs, as the State Reservoir Administration of the Free State of Saxony points out. The state dam administration has produced a brochure on the subject of ice hazards.
Help for homeless people
The city of Chemnitz offers numerous assistance programmes for homeless and homeless people. In view of the colder season, the Social Welfare Office answers frequently asked questions.
moreIce skating - but safely!
Leisure tip: Jutta Müller Ice Sports Centre
The Jutta Müller Ice Sports Centre offers safe ice skating fun: In the leisure area at Küchwald, there are two artificial ice rinks with over 7400m2 available in the ice rink and on the 400-metre speed skating track.
Opening hours and event information
Winter road clearance and residents' duties
Information from ASR Chemnitz
Winter maintenance on public roads in Chemnitz is carried out by the waste disposal and city cleaning company ASR. The property owners are responsible for maintaining the pavements.
Information on the topic
Do not use road salt for winter maintenance on pavements
To protect the environment, the City of Chemnitz draws attention to the current street cleaning regulations (B-107/2022), which prohibit the use of salt and other de-icing substances. Environmentally friendly alternatives should be used for winter maintenance on pavements.
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