Healthy municipalities: strategies against heat and for more well -being in Wittenburg!

Healthy municipalities: strategies against heat and for more well -being in Wittenburg!

The district of Ludwigslust-Parchim has big plans: Together with the municipalities, a concept for health care is being worked on to protect the population in times of rising temperatures. The Health Service plans to develop targeted promotions by the "Municipal Structural Structure" initiative, funded by the GKV Alliance for Health. At a kick -off event in Wittenburg, Mayor Christian Greger emphasized how important it is to improve the state of health of the city and to create concrete measures for heat protection. As is well known, rising temperatures can lead to circulatory problems, and therefore heat protection will be a focus of the new projects.

A prominent proposal from the ranks of the health service is the creation of a list of cool buildings, where residents can treat themselves to a break in hot times. In addition, public drinking water dispensers and shady seating are to be installed. These ideas not only take into account the general needs of the population, but are also specifically aimed at facilities such as kindergartens, care facilities and schools that have already gained experience in dealing with heat.

heat protection in focus

But not only the municipality itself should be active. In its guidelines, the Ministry of Health emphasizes that countries and municipalities themselves are responsible for developing and implementing heat action plans. Such plans are designed to better prepare and protect citizens on heat waves. The recommendations for action by the federal-state working group are based on the WHO guide and include measures such as city green campaigns and information campaigns. More and more cities, including Wittenburg, are already in the process of planning or implementing their own heat protection concepts, which is good news for everyone suffering from the heat waves.

The city has recognized that particularly vulnerable groups, such as older and disadvantaged people, are very endangered by heat waves. Specific access routes and additional protective measures are of crucial importance here. The development of a targeted heat action plan can help strengthen health competence and promote resilience. Health -promoting living environments and climate -friendly measures are also essential, while at the same time innovative projects are discussed that should also address unsportsmanlike persons, such as joint cooking courses and movement groups.

The way forward

The focus on heat protection shows that in health care not only the short -term reaction is important, but long -term plans in urban development must also be taken into account. Future projects could include drinking water dispensers, an improvement in the city green areas or innovative construction concepts that aim to reduce the heat indoors. In this way, special procedures could also be established in health and care facilities in order to support the affected citizens sensibly.

With all of these measures, Wittenburg not only counteracts the challenges of the heat, but also represents an important step towards a healthier, more livable city. Time is ripe, clever and proactively to the temperatures - there is something.