How to Stay Safe in High Temperatures

Summer is here, with temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius. The city government offers some simple guidelines.

Especially on particularly hot days, it’s important to listen to your body and adjust your daily routine—whenever possible—to the temperatures. Staying well-hydrated and protecting yourself from strong sunlight are key to staying healthy.

Hydration, sun protection, and looking out for older adults and children

The most important tips for hot days:

• Stay well-hydrated (ideally by drinking water or other non-alcoholic beverages regularly throughout the day)
• Wear light, airy, and light-colored clothing
• Seek out shaded areas and avoid direct midday sun
• Use sun protection—such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat
• Opt for light, water-rich foods such as fruits and vegetables.

Temperatures will rise over the next few days (Photo: Pixabay)

Older adults, infants, and young children, as well as people with health conditions, require special attention. Family members, neighbors, and friends can help by regularly checking to see if they’re drinking enough and if they need assistance. Important: Children or pets must never be left in parked vehicles—not even for a short time.

Drinking Fountains and the Refill Initiative

Erlanger Stadtwerke operates a total of five public drinking fountains. At the

• Neustadt Church Square
• Bohlenplatz
• Theaterplatz, Marktplatz, and Rathausplatz

, free drinking water is available from April through October. There is also the Germany-wide “Refill” initiative. Around 40 businesses, clubs, cafés, and other organizations participate in this initiative. They offer to fill your own bottle with tap water free of charge. All participating locations can be identified by the Refill sticker on the door or storefront (info: www.refill-deutschland.de).

Further information on this topic is available online at www.erlangen.de/hitze.