Crisis Summit about Frosted Streets and Pavements

Everywhere in town you can find little heaps of ice which people have chopped up from pavements in order to make ways to walk on without the danger of falling down. (Photo by Jutta Höflich)

On Monday, February 8, the district governments, the city cleaning company and the authorities of the environment and of finance will meet in order to discuss what to do about the frosted streets and pavements. Since Friday, February 5, the city has established 4 places where people can get grit, but how can one arrive safely? The Asklepios Clinic for example is employing more surgeons and nurses because of an increase in bone fractures of 50 percent. And there is no "all clear" in sight. The weather forecast has promised another frosty week.