Heat warning for Ludwigsburg: How to protect yourself from the scorching heat!

Heat warning for Ludwigsburg: How to protect yourself from the scorching heat!

A hot summer is upon us: The Ludwigsburg district has issued a heat warning that applies from Tuesday to Friday. Temperatures could reach up to 32 degrees Celsius, posing health challenges for people. This reports that Stuttgart News.

Heat warning level 1 has been declared, which does not go unnoticed. Citizens should pay particular attention to the midday sun between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. In order to minimize the risk of health problems, the health department recommends moving activities to the cooler morning or evening hours. Good sun protection is essential, as is drinking enough water - ideally water or unsweetened tea. A light diet is also recommended so as not to put additional strain on the body.

Be careful in the car

District Fire Chief Andy Dorroch's warning to drivers is particularly important. Vehicles parked in the sun can heat up quickly. After just 10 minutes, the interior temperature can already exceed body temperature, and after 30 minutes, over 45 degrees Celsius in the car is no longer uncommon. Children, older people and animals are particularly at risk. If someone is discovered trapped in a car, the urgent advice is to call emergency services immediately.

The current developments are part of an overarching plan to better address heat stress. Like that Federal Ministry of Health explains, states and municipalities are responsible for heat measures and heat action plans. These were developed in 2017 to protect the population more effectively from hot periods and minimize the effects. The measures vary depending on the municipality and take local circumstances into account.

Important measures

Some of the core measures of the heat action plans include:

• Neue Konzepte für die Stadtgestaltung und Bauleitplanung
• Förderung von mehr Stadtgrün und Verschattung
• Spezielles Vorgehen in Gesundheits- und Pflegeeinrichtungen
• Aufklärungs- und Informationskampagnen für die Bevölkerung

But it's not just urban planning issues that are relevant. Also that one German Weather Service is tasked with issuing heat warnings based on a variety of criteria. These warnings provide an important basis for protecting the health of citizens during heat waves. It has been found that even without visible heat warnings, sensitive individuals can suffer from heat stress.

The coming week will therefore bring us a challenge that, above all, requires education and caution. Residents are urged to handle the heat carefully and follow recommended measures to avoid possible health risks.