Military helicopters, evacuation boats, field kitchens, engineering equipment and field infirmary – the military will support even the smallest localities affected by the cataclysm. The head of the defence department reported that 10,000 soldiers would be active in the relief operation. They'll work with the police and firemen. “We are all 1 squad today”, said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
– Everyone should be taken care of. This is the function of the state, this is simply a hard task, due to the fact that these lines of effort are multi-vector and different. All forces and resources will always be directed where life and wellness will should be saved," said Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz at a press conference after the gathering of the crisis staff in Wrocław. He announced that the number would be increased soldiers who take part in rescue action in flood areas. – 10 1000 soldiers are directed to flood operations in Lower Silesia, Opole and Lubuskie Voivodeship – the Deputy Prime Minister informed. He besides said 500 MPs start patrols with police. All to prevent looting and looting.
The head of the Ministry of Defence besides reported military support in the area of medical safety for victims. – We conduct these activities together with the Air Rescue. Today, the healing facility was evacuated. His 35 patients were left helicopters evacuated to another safe facilities – Kosiniak-Kamish reported. The Ministry besides decided that a field infirmary would be set up urgently in Nysa. “The full infirmary was evacuated, so it is necessary”, explained the head of the department.
Military logistics is besides active in helping floods, who, among others, deploy field kitchens and spend dry rations for civilians. Engineering troops are besides involved. – They are waiting at the disposal of aggregates, dryers, there is simply a process of rescue, repair of damage, roads. This requires large care. Time is our top opponent, but as an administration and service we will supply all possible assistance – Kosiniak-Kamish assured.
Deputy Prime Minister stressed that what happened to the residents of Lower Silesia, Opole and Lubuskie Voivodeship is frequently a tragedy of life. – The knowing of those who supply help, their openness to those who request help, is simply a fundamental principle. I talk to soldiers and firefighters, and I tell them they have a function to play in all case. This besides applies to the administration, and here must be openness to all needs – the Deputy Prime Minister explained. – For residents there is no discrimination between government or self-government administration. We all should be 1 team. The military, the police, the fire department will respond positively to any demand. All we request to do is have an immediate study – said Kosiniak-Kamish.
The Deputy Prime Minister besides called for the government's websites and their social media profiles to be observed and not disinformation. “The fight against false information is besides needed today,” added the head of the MON.
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz besides reported that military aid would scope the smallest towns that request support. – Lądek-Zdrój, Strocie Śląskie, Kłodzko, commune of Kłodzko. The places that our helicopters now reach, another services arrive, and aid is reached," Kosiniak-Kamish assured.
Currently, 3859 soldiers are active in the flood areas, 5066 military troops stay on the move. They carry out tasks, strengthening floodbanks, including in the towns of Oława, Kantorowice and Żelazna; 1,300 soldiers, including 104 subjects from the Academy of Land Forces, supports firefighters in strengthening shafts in Wrocław. The military is besides conducting evacuations. The armed forces supported PSP in the evacuation of about 125 people, including 4 utilizing helicopters. They evacuated about 3400 people from the beginning of the operation. chopper crews recognise areas flooded with water, drop sandbags, supply food and evacuate patients from endangered medical facilities. The Polish Army separated 34 tanks for water distribution. WOT soldiers and logistics prepare and spend warm meals, among others in Kłodzek and Land-Zdrój. The reconnaissance work is besides conducted by engineering troops, which will engage in rebuilding damaged bridges and roads erstwhile the water falls.
