Colorful, safe and full of music: The Danube Island Festival celebrates 42 years!
Colorful, safe and full of music: The Danube Island Festival celebrates 42 years!
Wien, Österreich - The Danube Island Festival shines for the 42nd time this year and is also attracting numerous visitors this year. With free entry, the event offers the opportunity to enjoy the pulsating atmosphere without having to dig deep into your pocket. The guests consider the festival as an indispensable part of Viennese culture and like to be carried away by the colorful diversity that the festival has to offer on both banks of the Danube. The KURIER reports of a relaxed security situation that can not be traced back to the good work of the police.
The police spokesman Markus Dittrich emphasizes that the incidents are very minor ratio to the number of visitors. This year there were only around nine arrests, some of which were of an administrative nature. Dittrich adds that no special occurrences have been reported, which delights the large number of visitors. "The first day of the festival was moderate, the mood is good," said the press spokesman for the Arbeiter-Samariterbund, Georg against.
security measures and new access
In view of the recent events, especially the killing spree in Graz, the security measures at the Danube Island Festival were lifted on a new level this year. Matthias Friedrich, project manager of the festival, emphasizes that all measures aim to give guests a carefree time in which they can "dance, laugh, sing and have fun together". vienna.at emphasizes that there is for the first time there is a search arrangement to increase security. Access is clearly regulated: plastic bottles up to 0.5 liters as well as backpacks and bags up to size A3 are allowed, dangerous objects, weapons and umbrellas, however, are prohibited.The police are on site with several hundred executive officers and specially trained units, including the special unit Cobra. In addition to the security aspect, the police also provide help with health incidents and the care of lost children. Central application coordination ensures that all relevant actors such as the Viennese lines and the weather service work closely together in order to be able to react quickly to any problems.
technological support in the security concept
Another interesting aspect is the use of modern technology during the festival. Over 40 cameras and three police station teams are available to monitor the situation in real time. The use of crime mapping enables targeted crime analysis and contributes to safety. Neukamp & Partner explains how important a comprehensive security concept is to avoid critical situations such as mass panic and minimize risks.
once more shows that Vienna is proud of its Danube Island Festival, which is not only a place of celebration, but also a well -organized festival that puts the safety of visitors for the foreground. The mixture of awareness of security, relaxed atmosphere and a happy mood makes this festival a highlight in the Vienna event calendar.
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