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Bärenhitze | Berlin heat protection

Climate change, along with associated extreme weather events and high temperatures in summer, is regularly present in our daily lives. Therefore, in the summer of 2023 the Lageso launched a heat protection campaign.
The goal is to inform citizens about continuously rising temperatures in summer and the occurrence of heatwaves. Furthermore, it aims to raise awareness about heat-related issues and how to handle the heat.

Recommendations

  • Three heat tips for nutrition: 1. Eat light food: Fruits and vegetables are easy to digest and contain a lot of water. 2. Drink enough: Water and unsweetened drinks. Icecold drinks put a strain on your circulation. 3. Avoid alcoholic beverages: Alcohol dehydrates the body.

    Nutrition heat tips

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  • Three heat tipps for cooling. 1. Cool your body: Cold compresses on the neck or forearms help. 2. Keep cool indoors: Set up a fan or use a hand fan. 3. Keep the heat outside: Air when it is cooler outside. Darken the windows during the day.

    Cooling heat tips

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  • Three heat tips for prudence. 1. Avoid the hottest periods: Reschedule acitvities to cooler mornings or later evenings. 2. Protect your body with: Light and airy clothing, a sun hat, sunglasses and sun screen. 3. Heat protection is a commnity matter: Protect those around you and do not hesitate to help yourself.

    Prudence heat tips

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  • Three heat tips for health. 1. Store medications correctly: Many medications lose their effectiveness in hot weather. 2. Call the medical on-call service 116 117: In case of dizziness, nausea or exhaustion. 3. Call 112: In case of unconsciousness, vomiting, body temperature higher than 39 degress celsius or confusion.

    Health heat tips

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Heat protection Berlin

The Berlin heat protection information portal offers centrally accessible and clearly structured information, services, and measures for protection against heat in the city. More information

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Cool spaces near you

Our map highlights shaded parks and other locations in Berlin where you can rest and cool down during heatwaves. More information

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Cooling centers

Places to escape the heat, offering opportunities to rest and cool down while on the go. These spaces are located, for example, in churches or public institutions. More information

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Cooling point – heat protection for everyone in Berlin’s Mauerpark

The Cooling point is a temporary, modular seating area equipped with integrated shade structures and located close to a drinking fountain. More information

More topics

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District activities

The Berlin districts share information on local measures, projects, and initiatives for heat protection during summer, and also provide practical tips for everyday life. More information

Bathing areas

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Bathing waters

On the Lageso website, you will find a list of Berlin bathing sites with current assessments, as well as bathing water profiles providing information on swimming areas and water quality. More information

FAQs

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FAQs

Answers to questions about heatwaves, heat warnings, dealing with heat, climate change and who you should contact in an emergency. More information

Downloads

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Printed Materials/Downloads

Flyers, posters, postcards, brochures, and fact sheets used in the Berlin heat protection campaign, along with other information, available for free download. More information

Editor

State Office for Health and Social Affairs of Berlin (Lageso)
Telefon: (030) 90229-0
Turmstr. 21, Haus M
10559 Berlin

E-Mail
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Postal address
P.O. box 31 09 29
10639 Berlin

Authorized representative

President: Mr. Straßmeir

Editorial responsibility

State Office for Health and Social Affairs of Berlin (Lageso)
Press Office
Stephanie Reisinger
Telefon: (030) 90229-1014

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