Heat information
Summer, sun, sunshine—the Parks and Environment Department has put together some useful heat-related tips to help you stay healthy and in good spirits as you experience and enjoy the most beautiful season of the year in our little town. In addition, the heat action plan from the state capital of Mainz, titled “People and Health,” is available here.
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3 Basic Rules When a Heat Warning Is in Effect
1. Avoid the heat!
2. Keep your body cool, and make sure to stay hydrated and replenish your electrolytes
3. Keep your home cool!
For many Mainz residents, the summer months with bright sunshine are the best time of the year.
However, due to climate change, which is also progressing in Mainz, increasingly high temperatures, hot days, heat waves, and extreme heat are to be expected in the summer months.
On the one hand, higher temperatures mean more summer days with blue skies and perfect weather for swimming. On the other hand, prolonged heat waves with maximum daily temperatures of more than 30°C and nighttime temperatures above 20°C have a negative impact on well-being. They can seriously harm the human organism.
In particular, the lack of nighttime cooling means that the body can no longer recover properly from the heat of the day.
This can result in skin rashes, calf cramps, and swelling in the legs. Typical symptoms of stress on the cardiovascular system include dizziness, headaches, exhaustion, and lightheadedness.
The effects on well-being and health should not be underestimated, especially in the densely built-up old and new towns and in the historic centers of the city districts.
In an emergency, dial 112.
Take good care of yourself and those around you on hot days.
Not everyone is equally affected by extreme heat. The following groups are particularly at risk:
- People aged 65 and over
- People who live alone and require care
- People with current and chronic illnesses
- Infants, young children, and pregnant women
- People who are malnourished or overweight
- People who do heavy physical work outdoors
- Homeless people
- People who regularly consume alcohol or drugs
How to deal with the heat?
Where can I find cooler places?
Cool places can provide relief on hot days and help you recover from heat stress for a while.
Cool (or at least cooler) places can be found outdoors: for example, in shady parks and forests, in the immediate vicinity of fountains, or on the banks of the Rhine. A visit to the swimming pool or a lake can also provide relief from the heat.
Cool places indoors can be found either in air-conditioned rooms such as cinemas, shopping centers, and stores, or in buildings that do not heat up as quickly due to their design—for example, in (some) museums and churches.
There are several places in Mainz where you can relax on hot days. Please always check for yourself whether the location in question offers a suitable way for you to cool down.
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Parks and green spaces
Shady places
Fountain (no drinking water, no entry)
Water playgrounds
Swimming pools and lakes (in Mainz and the surrounding area)
Local recreation / forest
Churches
Heat Action Plan for the State Capital of Mainz
The “People and Health” Heat Action Plan is a key component of the citywide strategy for adapting to the consequences of climate change. It brings together preventive measures, incorporates existing structures, and is focused on the health and well-being of Mainz’s residents.
It serves as a key tool for the state capital of Mainz to proactively protect public health and strengthen the resilience of the city’s population against increasing heat stress when heat warnings are issued by the German Weather Service (DWD). The Heat Action Plan primarily comprises short- and medium-term measures that the city administration can directly implement, initiate, or coordinate. The Heat Action Plan is available for download here:
For more information on the overall "Climate Change Adaptation" strategy, click here:
Heat Action Plan for Municipal Daycare Centers
Summer heat poses special challenges for the children and staff at our daycare centers.
This guide is intended to provide clear guidance to directors on
- when action is needed
- what measures are available
- and what must be communicated and documented.
The goal of all measures is to protect children and staff.