Although soldiers of territorial defence troops service locally, providing defence and support to the local community, even the territorialists from Pomerania have moved to fight the component in the south of Poland. They aid residents in everyday matters, specified as filling out a claim for compensation or medical assistance. As CIMIC specialists, they coordinate the work and renovation plan.
Since late September, flood-stricken areas have continued Operation Fenix. More than 22,000 soldiers are doing regular tasks, shortly to be joined by allies. 1 of the largest groups to aid the floods are territorial defence troops. civilian protection against the effects of natural disasters is 1 of the main tasks of the territorial authorities.
Army with civilians
When 3 weeks ago the water broke the dam in the Śląski Site, the 5,000th city was destroyed. first losses were estimated at over PLN billion. The military assigned a CIMIC squad for military-civil cooperation (Civil-Military Co-operation) to assist in the area. specified teams usually operate on abroad missions, where allied troops are active in rebuilding areas affected by armed conflict. This time, the decision of the commander of the WOT, who directs the operation "Feniks, specialists from military-civil cooperation moved south of Poland. They found the scenery like after the battle. Ruined buildings, destroyed roads and bridges, homeless people and livelihoods, requiring medical attention. any have lost their full lives and gotta start over.
What are the CIMIC territories doing in the flood areas? – We coordinate the plan of repairs and repairs. We accept applications and send them to the applicable authorities, to the administration or to another troops liable for the issue, says Lieutenant Marta Żak of the 7th Pomeranian Territorial Defence Brigade. in the CIMIC Mobile squad of Operation Feniks serves together with 2 another specialists from different brigades. – If, for example, Mr. Kowalski reports that after the bridge is destroyed, he can't get home, I'll notify engineering troops. If Mr. Nowak reports that he is prepared to carry out disinfection, I call the chemical troops," says a associate of the CIMIC squad who is respective 100 kilometres from home to support those who have lost their homes.
Officer of the Pomeranian OT Brigade assists in the Śląski Site and its surroundings. He stresses that “the work here takes 24 hours a day and 7 days a week”. It's an innumerable number of challenges. Everything changes as the military, another services and volunteers progress. At first it was essential to pave the way and collect tons of mud and debris. Then another tasks come in. That does not mean that there are less of them,” he adds. Żak, who during the second phase of the military operation helped residents, for example, fill out applications for assistance and compensation.
For the aged and the small ones
Such support is needed in many cases all day. A squad of civil-military cooperation constantly travels the area by reaching towns and villages to perceive to the needs of the inhabitants. When the water subsided, house-cleaning began, around and around the yard. The military distributed drinking water and cleaning supplies. Over time, another problems began to arise. Especially in smaller settlements, where the cataclysm affected the lonely and elderly. The military provides not only food there, but besides medical assistance, and, if necessary, arrange transport to medical specialists. The support of psychologists who operate within the military component is besides invaluable. They'll go where individual needs specialist support. As Lt. Żak emphasizes, the military is ready to send their psychologists, but it is the city authorities who decide if there is simply a need.
An officer from the Pomeranian OT Brigade besides joined efforts to rebuild the destroyed kindergarten in the Śląski Site. The only specified facility in the area had 200 children, including children with peculiar educational and developmental needs. The building and playground require a major renovation. The resin destroyed the equipment of teaching rooms, sensory room, logopedic room, kitchen and sanitary facilities. Thanks to the social collection, launched on the Internet, more than PLN 300 1000 was collected to rebuild the kindergarten.
The territorials of Pomerania emphasize that the inhabitants of the Śląski Site and its surroundings show them the warmth and gratitude. Especially touching are the thanks written by children. Operation Feniks is planned to proceed until the end of the year, but may be extended if necessary. It is certain that the territorials will not leave the destroyed sites until they are rebuilt.
