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Potsdam (dpa / bb) - Due to the heavy snowfall forecast at the weekend, the Brandenburg Ministry of the Interior recommended that citizens stay at home if possible.

"Snowfall, which can be stronger in some areas, should be accompanied by moderate to severe frost," said ministry spokesman Martin Burmeister on Friday when asked.

Therefore, at the end of the weekend and the beginning of the coming week, slippery conditions are to be expected.

"In order to avoid accidents, it is therefore advisable to avoid unnecessary journeys and corridors and to stay at home if possible," said Burmeister.

Brandenburg's fire brigades and control centers are fully operational and prepared for any extreme weather, the spokesman said.

If necessary, disaster control measures could be directed at any time via the coordination center in the Ministry of the Interior.

"At the moment, however, this need does not exist and will not be accepted for the next few days," emphasized Burmeister.

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