Graz-AmoFlauf: Vorarlberg pauses-grief and crisis plans are active!

Graz-AmoFlauf: Vorarlberg pauses-grief and crisis plans are active!

The terrible news from the killing spree in Graz also triggered great dismay in Vorarlberg. The Vorarlberg State Government quickly pronounced its sympathy. Governor Markus Wallner was deeply affected in view of the incident and gave his compassion to the victims and the relatives. He thanked the emergency services for their quick response in coping with the crisis. The governor is in close exchange with the Protection of the Constitution and the State Police Directorate in order to take all the necessary measures and ensure security. Vol.at reports that this exchange is important for good coordination.

Bildungsdandesrätin Barbara Schöbi-Fink has already pointed out the schools to the existing emergency and operational plans. As part of the crisis preparation, every school is asked to create its own, adapted crisis plans. "The security of our children is a top priority," emphasized Schöbi-Fink. In addition, the importance was pointed out that the police must be informed immediately in an emergency. Regular evacuation exercises are also part of the safety precautions; The last took place at the HTL Rankweil in November 2024.

school crisis management

Effective crisis management at schools includes several phases: crisis prevention, crisis intervention and crisis care. Educational institutions use preventive measures to minimize the risk of school crises and ensure security. This also includes the provision of support systems such as pedagogical advice, school psychology and school social work, which are available to everyone involved if necessary. The connection between the schools and the authorities enables the existing crisis management to constantly optimize and adapt the local conditions. Education.rlp.de emphasizes that school psychologists play a central role in both crisis intervention and aftercare.

In order to adequately take into account the current shock and grief, the state mourning was proclaimed for all of Austria until June 12, 2025, 7:00 p.m. Public buildings are provided with mourning. A nationwide silence minute will also take place in Vorarlberg on June 11th at 10:00 a.m. This gives the population the opportunity to commemorate the victim and to express solidarity. The schools were also asked to take a minute of commemoration to pause together and to create a moment of respect and commemoration. press.vorarlberg.at reports of the first reactions to this initiative.