High temperatures and prolonged heatwaves put a strain on the body and can have health consequences, particularly for vulnerable groups. These include older people, babies and young children, pregnant women, people with chronic illnesses, those requiring care, and people who work outdoors or spend long periods in public spaces.
Everyone can take simple precautions: drink plenty of fluids, avoid direct sunlight, carry out physical activities during cooler times of the day, wear light clothing, keep living spaces shaded during the day, and look out for relatives, neighbours and people living alone. Warning signs such as dizziness, headaches, nausea, exhaustion or confusion should be taken seriously.
Access to water and cooler places to stay is a key part of heat protection. In the Chemnitz city area, drinking fountains and refill stations are available for this purpose, where you can fill up your own water bottles for free. The “Cool City Map” also shows drinking facilities, fountains, parks, green spaces and other places to cool down.
As part of climate adaptation efforts, the City of Chemnitz is further expanding its heat prevention measures. These include providing information to the public, expanding drinking water facilities, increasing awareness of cool places, and implementing long-term measures to create a heat-resilient city.
Take the heat seriously – the Environment Agency provides information on the national heatwave action day
High temperatures and prolonged heatwaves put a strain on the body and can have health consequences, particularly for vulnerable groups. These include older people, babies and young children, pregnant women, people with chronic illnesses, those requiring care, and people who work outdoors or spend long periods in public spaces.
Everyone can take simple precautions: drink plenty of fluids, avoid direct sunlight, carry out physical activities during cooler times of the day, wear light clothing, keep living spaces shaded during the day, and look out for relatives, neighbours and people living alone. Warning signs such as dizziness, headaches, nausea, exhaustion or confusion should be taken seriously.
Access to water and cooler places to stay is an important part of heat protection. In the Chemnitz city area, drinking fountains and refill stations are available for this purpose, where you can fill up your own water bottles for free. The ‘Cool City Map’ also shows drinking facilities, fountains, parks, green spaces and other places to cool down.
As part of climate adaptation efforts, the City of Chemnitz is further expanding its heat-related measures. These include providing information to the public, expanding drinking water facilities, increasing awareness of cool places, and implementing long-term measures to create a heat-resilient city.