Doctors warn: Urgent heat protection required for Ebersberg citizens!

Doctors warn: Urgent heat protection required for Ebersberg citizens!

Summer has really heated us up in the last few weeks: In June 2025, a dizzying temperature of up to 41 degrees was measured in the Ebersberg district. Given such extreme values, it is not surprising that the region's medical association is raising its voice. The health risks for particularly vulnerable groups such as older people, the chronically ill, pregnant women, infants and children are enormous. Medical speakers like Marc Block therefore see municipalities as having a duty to ensure comprehensive heat protection. Mercury reports that Block expresses clear demands in order to protect the population as best as possible.

The Ebersberg district office, on the other hand, has already introduced some measures to combat the scorching temperatures. Special projects such as the city of Ebersberg's heat action plan show that active action is being taken here. This plan includes both short-term measures, such as the introduction of heat sponsorships and the listing of cool places in the city center, as well as long-term strategies, such as the creation of additional green and water areas and the provision of free water stations. A step in the right direction to counteract the health risk caused by heat.

Tips for hot days

The district office has also issued behavioral recommendations that are particularly useful on hot days. This includes drinking enough fluids, wearing airy clothing, keeping blinds closed during the day and using cold compresses or damp hats. It is very important to postpone physical exertion to the cooler morning and evening hours. If you are looking for precise instructions, you can read the heat warnings and tips on the Ebersberg District Office website.

The Federal Ministry of Health is examining the situation on a larger scale. In Germany, responsibility for heat measures and the development of heat action plans lies with the states and municipalities. Although this planning sounds simple, it must be tailored to the specific conditions of the respective region. More and more cities and municipalities are now implementing their own heat action plans, with the recommendations for this being drawn up in 2017 in collaboration with the federal and state governments. The aim of the measures is to better prepare and protect the population for heat-related challenges. The Ministry of Health lists a variety of possible measures: from new concepts of urban design and land-use planning to specific courses of action in health and care facilities.

Health effects

Climate change is contributing to the increase in heatwaves in the coming decades. This development undoubtedly has an impact on human health. The Robert Koch Institute Points out the need for effective heat and health protection and emphasizes cooperation between various ministerial and health institutions. Older people and people with chronic illnesses are particularly at risk and need additional protection. Good monitoring and reliable information offerings are essential.

Overall, current developments show how important it is that the needs of the heat-stressed population are taken into account. The doctor's spokesman Marc Block is therefore also calling for financial support from the state and federal levels for the implementation of necessary heat protection measures. This is the only way to make a sustainable contribution to people's health and well-being.