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Heat Action Plan

Stand: 15.06.2026

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

Heat waves are among the extreme weather events that are occurring more frequently as a result of ongoing climate change. They pose a growing threat to human health. Hot days with air temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius and tropical nights, during which the
air temperature does not drop below 20 degrees, can place a significant strain on the human body. And in some cases, they can be life-threatening.

Heat action plans are designed to prevent health consequences. They include comprehensive intervention measures to protect public health. Behavioral and environmental preventive measures are intended to reduce heat and UV exposure. The goal is to prevent heat-related illnesses and potential deaths.

To prevent health consequences, the City of Erlangen has developed a heat action plan. It outlines which municipal agencies will implement which measures and when.

At the core of the heat action plan are specific measures. These are divided into

  • long-term measures, mostly structural and/or infrastructural
  • measures implemented in preparation for the summer
  • immediate measures to be implemented in the event of a heat warning from the German Weather Service.

The "Heat Action Plan" steering group, coordinated by the Office for Sports and Health Promotion, meets twice a year: once in preparation for the summer and once in the fall to adjust and evaluate the measures as needed.

You can download the Erlangen Heat Action Plan here as an accessible PDF.

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Recommendations for schools, daycare centers, parents

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:

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Recommendations for older people

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.

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Recommendations for companies, employees

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

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Heat emergency

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

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Heat and UV warning from the German Weather Service

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

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Cool tips for everyone

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.

Office for Sport and Health Promotion

Head of office: Ulrich Klement

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Fahrstraße 18
91054 Erlangen

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