Government to discuss extending state of danger in flood-hit Moravian-Silesian region

On Wednesday, the Czech government will consider extending the state of danger for areas in the Moravian-Silesian region affected by September floods, which severely impacted the town of Vrbno pod Pradědem. Mayor Petr Kopínec (ANO Party) told Czech Radio that the extension would aid in the faster processing of initial repairs. Since the state of danger was declared, the town has restored two kilometers of roads, rebuilt 300 meters of damaged sewage and water infrastructure, and provided temporary solutions for disrupted water supply. As winter approaches, ensuring water systems are protected from freezing is a top priority for the municipality.