Your Experts for Crisis Management & Emergency Preparedness
SECURITY ADVISORY FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS AND BLACKOUTS
Urban Defence Unit GmbH offers specialized security consulting for high-stakes emergency situations. Our Blackout Security Advisory includes detailed structural analyses of facilities operating without power, measures to maintain critical functions, and comprehensive security concepts for medical practices and law firms that integrate legal requirements with operational workflows. Furthermore, we conduct Object Protection Risk Audits for mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) and public institutions to evaluate dependencies on power, food, and water supplies. The result is an actionable strategy that clearly identifies protection priorities and ensures continued operational capability.
Practical Exercises for Families, Corporations, and Law Firms
Our training programs are designed to raise crisis awareness during power failure scenarios, specifically tailored to businesses of all sizes.
We develop operational protocols, establish crisis management teams, and conduct evacuation drills—all of which are documented for legal compliance and highlight concrete areas for improvement. Offline Communication Exercises simulate information flow via phone chains, radio, or analog protocols, ensuring teams remain functional even without IT networks. These hands-on formats provide executives, employees, and families with the confidence to act decisively, significantly reducing response times and potential damage.
RESILIENCE TRAINING AND CULTURE FOR SUSTAINABLE PREPAREDNESS
Long-term security stems from a proactive safety culture. Urban Defence Unit provides Resilience Training for SMEs facing blackouts and emergency situations, alongside executive coaching to establish a sustainable security mindset. Following emergency drills, we conduct thorough reviews to optimize processes and define clear responsibilities. This continuous learning cycle strengthens teams and increases the organizational resilience of businesses, families, and groups.
Thomas Uppenbrink
Thomas Uppenbrink was born in 1967 in Hagen, Germany.
He served as a temporary leadership officer in the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr), with multiple deployments and specializations in collaboration with NATO partners. He participated in international missions and remains actively involved in reserve operations to this day.
Expert Lectures on Emergency Situations, Civil Protection, and Prevention
Mr. Uppenbrink regularly delivers specialist lectures on emergency situations, civil protection, and prevention for Bundeswehr personnel, reservists, and various federal authorities.
Additional Professional Activities
He is the Managing Partner of Thomas Uppenbrink & Collegen GmbH and the owner of Autax-Concilium, an organization specializing in further education and qualification for tax advisors, auditors, and certified accountants.
Lectures and Speaking Engagements
Mr. Uppenbrink frequently serves as a speaker for chambers, associations, and institutions, delivering expert lectures for professionals in tax advisory and auditing fields.
Publications
He is also the author of regularly published specialist articles and the editor of professional literature, as well as a monthly newsletter focusing on insolvency, restructuring, and turnaround management.
Key Areas of Expertise:
- Risk analysis in disaster and emergency situations
- Response strategies
- Implementation and realization of preventive measures
His personal experiences during the catastrophic floods of July 14, 2021, in Hagen—where Mr. Uppenbrink lived and provided assistance in one of the hardest-hit areas—provided valuable practical insights and lessons that have been analyzed and applied to future preparedness efforts.
Marco Losch
Marco Losch was born in 1974 in Dortmund, Germany.
He served as a temporary leadership officer in the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr), where he held management and command responsibilities and completed various specialized international deployments. Additionally, he played a key role in establishing close-quarters combat (CQC) training at his military training location.
Publications: “Crisis – How Will People React”
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, he authored a widely acclaimed essay titled "Crisis – How Will People React?", in which he analyzed human behavior in crisis situations.
Founder of a Civilian Self-Defense Academy
In 2019, he founded Devil Dog Defence, a self-defense academy for civilians and a training center for tactical athletes. His motivation stemmed from the belief that people are daily exposed to threats of violence—ranging from terrorism to active shooter incidents—and are often unprepared, unequipped, and untrained to respond effectively. His mission is to enhance survival skills and enable successful action in life-threatening situations.
Martial Arts Expertise
With over 40 years of martial arts experience, he holds multiple black belts in various disciplines. In recent years, he has specialized in training women and girls through anti-rape self-defense courses.
Additional Professional Roles
His further responsibilities include managing finances and serving as authorized signatory (Prokurist) for a globally operating chemical company.
Key Areas of Expertise:
- Risk analysis in disasters and emergency situations
- Assessment of buildings and facilities for security threats
- Close-quarters defense against aggressors (hand-to-hand combat)
- Behavioral strategies in emergency scenarios
Process: Consultation – Implementation – Control
1. Scheduling & Initial Assessment
- On-site consultation: Initial evaluation of the current situation and facts.
- Assessment of emergency dynamics: Analysis of potential developments in a crisis and alignment with the client's expectations.
- Preliminary evaluation: Identification of necessary minimum measures, including technical and mechanical requirements for prevention and hazard defense.
2. Presentation of Preliminary Analysis
- Submission of a brief analysis with recommendations for technical and mechanical solutions.
- Conclusion of Consultation Phase 1: Presentation and formal approval of the written report.
3. Phase 2: Vulnerability & Situational Analysis
- Key areas: Energy – Water – Communication – Protection – Food – Mobility – Defense.
- In-depth report: Presentation of a detailed situational report including actionable recommendations, implementation strategies, and support options.
4. Phase 3: Operational Implementation for Emergency Scenarios
- Strategic implementation: Energy – Water – Communication – Protection – Food – Mobility – Defense.
- Theoretical fulfillment: Selection of service providers, designated contact points, and specifications for mechanical and electronic equipment.
- Practical fulfillment: Tendering process, contract support, management of procurement, structural measures, and implementation of operational protocols through the finalized Emergency File.
- a) Emergency plans and scenarios
- b) Technical and mechanical implementation
- c) Readiness measures
- d) Contingency planning
5. Phase 4: Regular Review & Adaptation
- Periodic auditing of the client’s overall situation.
- Adjustment of technical and mechanical systems across all core sectors: Energy – Water – Communication – Protection – Food – Mobility – Defense.
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