Doctors warn: Life-threatening heat requires immediate heat protection!

Doctors warn: Life-threatening heat requires immediate heat protection!

The summer heat caused quite a stir in the Ebersberg district in June 2025, with peak temperatures of up to 41 degrees. In view of these extreme temperatures, the district's medical association is sounding the alarm and warning of the health risks that could particularly affect vulnerable groups such as older people, pregnant women, the chronically ill, infants and children. Medical spokesman Marc Block emphasizes how important a comprehensive strategy for heat protection is and clearly sees the responsibility as the responsibility of the municipalities. The creation of suitable measures is also required to protect the weakest members of society.

The district office has already taken steps and is offering tips on how to deal with heat. This includes simple behavioral instructions such as drinking enough fluids, wearing airy clothing and closing the blinds during the day. “This is a real must in these times,” emphasizes Block. Heat warnings are regularly published on the district office website so that citizens are quickly informed.

Measures by the city of Ebersberg

A positive local example is the recently adopted heat action plan in the city of Ebersberg. This plan includes both short-term and long-term measures. In the short term, heat sponsorships will be launched and a list of cool places in the city center that will serve as retreats will be created. In the long term, the city is committed to creating additional green and water areas as well as a free water supply for the public.

The district office welcomes this step and emphasizes the need for financial support from the state and federal levels for the implementation of such heat protection measures. In Germany, states and municipalities are required to develop their own heat action plans in order to be better prepared for heat waves and to effectively protect the population. These plans are based on WHO recommendations to put people's well-being first and minimize the health risks that extreme heat can pose.

The health effects

The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) has determined that the consequences of climate change will lead to an increase in heat in the coming decades. Vulnerable groups are particularly affected, as they are at higher risk of health problems when temperatures rise sharply. Therefore, preventative measures are of great importance. Exchange between different ministries, authorities and institutions is crucial to ensure effective heat protection.

The Ebersberg district office has also provided companies with free heat warning flyers and posters. You can also pick up refill stickers to encourage free water refills. These initiatives show that everyone must work hand in hand to ensure that no one suffers in the heat. The weather is unpredictable, but if we are well prepared, we can weather the heat together and stay healthy.