Heat warnings for Bremen: How to protect yourself from the danger!

Heat warnings for Bremen: How to protect yourself from the danger!

Beads of sweat on your forehead and the air shimmering on the ground with heat – that is the scenario that awaits us in northern Germany this week. On Wednesday the thermometer could climb up to 36 degrees in parts of Lower Saxony, while Bremen will have to make do with a maximum of 33 degrees. The German Weather Service has therefore issued a heat warning for Bremen, Bremerhaven and Lower Saxony. Warning level 1 is active and applies to temperatures above 32 degrees. Warning level 2 is only triggered above 38 degrees, which requires additional intensive protective measures, as butenunbinnen.de reports.

In times like these, it is important to remember that it is not just the heat itself that is a challenge, but also the health consequences that can accompany extreme heat. Older people, children, pregnant women and those with previous illnesses are particularly at risk. Symptoms such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, dehydration and sunburn are possible effects. The Niedersachsen Portal therefore calls on you to listen to your body: headaches, dizziness or nausea should be taken seriously.

Tips for cooling down and health care

What can you do to beat the heat? Recommendations for heat prevention come at just the right time. Avoid direct sunlight, especially for children, and postpone physical activities to cooler morning hours. Adequate fluid intake is also crucial - make sure to drink water and drinks containing electrolytes regularly. A cool shower or bath can work wonders. It is also advisable to wear light, airy clothing and plan visits to cool buildings or parks.

Furthermore, measures to cool apartments are very important. Keep curtains and blinds closed during the day and ventilate, especially in cooler hours. Electrical devices that produce additional heat should also be minimized. The Robert Koch Institute points out that heat stress in Germany will increase in the coming decades due to climate change. This could have serious health consequences for vulnerable groups, which is why effective prevention is urgently needed.

Who is particularly at risk?

• Ältere Menschen
• Kinder
• Schwangere
• Menschen mit Vorerkrankungen

Particular caution is required in extreme heat situations. Please also think about pets: provide them with a cool place and fresh water. Be careful to recognize signs of overheating. Well-being in times like this is a community effort – look after not only yourself, but also those around you who might need support.

Heat warnings like this should encourage us all to take protective measures. Because what is necessary is clear: health comes first, and together we can defy this hot weather.