Heat wave brings chaos: daycare centers, clinics and pet owners make adjustments!

Heat wave brings chaos: daycare centers, clinics and pet owners make adjustments!

The heat wave that is currently rolling over Germany presents not only the little ones, but also the big ones with massive challenges. Reliable protective measures are particularly required in facilities such as daycare centers, nursing homes and animal owners. In Oschatz, Christoph Härtel, managing director of the Collm Clinic, reports of typical complaints during this time such as fall and circulatory problems. However, the clinic has been able to prepare well and offers air -conditioned areas to preserve patients and the staff from the oppressive heat. In addition, drinks are made available for everyone involved and lunch was also tailored to the high temperatures, so that light, refreshing dishes such as cold soups are particularly popular.

Kita "Max & Moritz" has also taken precautions. At extreme temperatures, the stay outdoors is avoided, and instead paddling pools and shady retreats are used. In the nearby Sebad Schildau, the children jumped into the refreshing wet at water temperatures of 25 degrees Celsius, which not only ensures a few relaxing hours, but also supplies the holiday children with fries and fun. However, caution is advised in the temperatures, especially for vulnerable groups such as older people and children who are particularly susceptible to heat-related symptoms, which the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) underlines in a current message.

health effects and prevention

The heat not only affects comfort, but also on health, as the RKI states. Older people, pregnant women and children often suffer more from the high temperatures. Therefore, well -coordinated heat protection is necessary. Effective measures for heat control are crucial to protect against health risks. A sufficient water supply is indispensable for construction workers who do their work despite the heat: depending on the layer, they drink up to 3.5 liters of water to cope well with the heat.

The district hospital in Torgau has only treated patients with heat -related symptoms and classified the situation as a stable. Nevertheless, further investments are required to improve the infrastructure of hospitals for extreme weather conditions. In addition, the Diakonie is involved in the region to provide sufficient drinks and shady places to protect them from the negative effects of the heat.

stress for animal and environment

Not only people, animals also suffer from the current heat. Tierhilfe Torgau recommends animal owners to put the walk -in rounds on the early hours of the morning or the late evening. This avoids the greatest heat periods of the day. The forest fire risk level has also risen to 5 for certain forests in the district, which requires further caution.

Despite these challenges, the district of North Saxony has so far been spared a ban on water, but observes the situation closely. The representatives of the district and health facilities are now in exchange to find the best solutions for the high temperatures and to minimize their effects on the population. In the future, a more reliable heat provision plan could result from the cooperation between ministries, the authorities and the RKI that has all protective measures under control.

The heat wave once again shows how important it is to adjust to extreme weather situations. Whether in hospitals, daycare centers or animal habitats - the protection and well -being of everyone are in the top priority.