Heat wave threatens! Pirna warns with a new heat protection concept for everyone

Heat wave threatens! Pirna warns with a new heat protection concept for everyone

The summer heat has a firm grip and not only ensures sultry nights, but also for health risks, especially for vulnerable groups. On July 1, 2025, the Pirna district office presented a comprehensive heat protection concept for the district of Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Mountains, which is aimed at municipalities and public institutions. The aim is to promote protective measures and to protect the population from the dangers of the heat. Sächsische Zeitung reported by the specific instructions are important for hospitals, care facilities, schools, daycare centers and companies.

The focus is on older people, living alone, people in need of care and chronically ill people, but also infants and toddlers are among the most endangered groups. The heat concept also offers a helpful heat decay with various tips for avoiding health risks, such as airy clothing, light food and sufficient water supply.

Together against the heat

It is not just the municipalities in Saxony who take care of the topic of heat. The Federal Ministry of Health informs that responsibility for heat measures in Germany is distributed to the countries and municipalities. Since 2017, there have been comprehensive recommendations for creating municipal heat action plans based on a WHO guideline. Each area has its own challenges, which is why measures for urban design, expansion of green spaces and information campaigns can vary.

The importance of heat action plans is also increasingly emphasized in the course of climate change. The forecasts indicate an increasing number of hot days, which can significantly influence the health of people in Germany. The Robert Koch-Institut draws attention to the increasing health risks, especially for older people, pregnant people and People with chronic diseases.

tips for the hot days

If you want to survive the hot days, you should follow a few simple tips. The heat protection concept offers useful advice on how to effectively lower the temperature inside. This includes closing windows and roller blinds during the hottest hours as well as wearing airy clothes and enjoying more easily. Above all, the liquid intake must not be neglected to prevent dehydration.

Overall, we are all challenged to protect our all well by simple measures, because the heat will probably employ us a lot in the coming years. So let's stay attentive and we behave responsibly. So summer is really fun!