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The State of Vorarlberg supports the organisations and authorities who are responsible according to the terms of the Sicherheitsgesetz (safety law) and Katastrophenhilfegesetz (disaster assistance law), and was the first federal state to establish an Avalanche Warning Service back in 1953.

Responsibilites are assigned to both the Avalanche Warning Service and the local avalanche commissions.

The basis for assessing and evaluating imminent avalanche hazard is a comprehensive measurement and observation network in the Vorarlberg mountain region. It is made up of manned and automatic stations.

In addition to the measuring stations, information is also gained by survey flights, land patrols etc.

At the start of each winter season the Vorarlberg Avalanche Warning Service organises basic and advanced training courses.