Dealing with extreme weather
Heat Protection
Tips for Hot Days
Heat affects us all. Older adults, babies, and children; pregnant women; people with medical conditions; and those who work outdoors or live alone are particularly at risk. Here are a few tips on how to better protect yourself from the heat:
Stay well-hydrated
- Drink water and unsweetened beverages regularly
- Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink
- Pay special attention to older adults and people living alone
Avoid the heat
- Avoid direct sunlight, especially between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Seek out shade and cool places
- Never leave children or pets in a car
Keep your home cool
- Ventilate early in the morning, in the evening, and at night
- Keep windows, shutters, and curtains closed during the day
- Sleep in the coolest room possible
Protect your body
- Wear light, light-colored clothing
- Wear a sun hat and use sunscreen
- Cool your body with damp towels, a foot bath, or a fan
Adjust your activities
- Schedule physical activity for the morning or evening hours
- Take breaks in hot weather and drink plenty of fluids
Be mindful of medications
- Medications may have different effects in hot weather or may need to be stored differently.
- If in doubt, ask your pharmacist or family doctor
Look out for one another
- Ask how they’re feeling
- Bring them water or help them with shopping
- Find a cool place together
- Call regularly or check in to see if everything is okay
More Tips for Hot Days
Helpful links with additional information
The Heat Safety Guide: This flyer is a simple and clearly worded resource for the general public—and vulnerable groups in particular—that identifies heat-related risks, provides recommendations for heat protection, offers ways to monitor your own behavior, and suggests changes you can make.
Recognizing and Responding to Heat Emergencies: This flyer provides a concise guide on how to protect yourself and others during extreme heat, which people are particularly at risk, and how to recognize a heat emergency. Practical tips on sun protection, hydration, cooling off, and first aid help you stay well-prepared to get through hot days.
How Hofheim is preparing for extreme weather
Heavy Rain Hazard Map
The Fire and Civil Protection Division is currently creating a heavy rain hazard map for Hofheim. Experts are examining where large volumes of water flow during severe storms and where water can pool. The map helps the city better assess risks and plan targeted measures to protect people, buildings, and infrastructure. As soon as the results are available, we will post an update on this page.