Heat - Information and Tips

Heat is a great danger to the body. It can cause life-threatening conditions such as heat stroke.

How you can protect yourself when it's hot inside and outside buildings. And there are also some things you should bear in mind when taking medication.

Are you out and about in Erlangen? There is free drinking water in the city center.

Babies and children are particularly vulnerable to heat and high UV radiation due to their delicate skin and lower sweat production. They also generate more metabolic heat during physical activity than adults, which promotes heat-related complaints. In addition, babies and small children cannot take any protective measures themselves. It is therefore all the more important that parents and guardians know how to protect their children:

Older and especially very old people have an increased risk of developing heat-related health problems. However, heat can also be dangerous for other risk groups, such as people with dementia, chronic illnesses or immobile people, including babies.

Time and again, employees complain about high temperatures at their workplaces, especially during heatwaves in the summer months.

It is designed to prevent adverse health effects and incorporates comprehensive measures to protect public health.

The German Weather Service (DWD) warns via its website.

You can go swimming in the Röthelheimbad, the Freibad West and the Dechsendorfer Weiher.

Stay hydrated, use sunscreen, and keep an eye on older adults and children. Here you'll find information on preventive measures and what to do during a heat wave.