Incident Details
Authorities will begin the disposal of an unexploded World War II-era bomb at 8:00 July 15. Authorities will impose an 800 meter (2,600 feet) exclusion zone around Arado Lake, where it was discovered. All buildings within the exclusion zone must be evacuated by 8:00, including residences. Numerous roads will be closed and S-Bahn metro trains from Berlin will stop at Potsdam-Babelsberg station until the operation has concluded.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid the exclusion zone, maintain enhanced situational awareness, and plan travel routes in advance. Contact program leaders with questions. Monitor the incident via local news and social media.
