Warning the population

In the event of imminent danger or after a damaging event has occurred, it is very important to warn the population quickly. Here you can find out when and how you will be warned in the district town of Hofheim am Taunus.

Forest Fire Danger: Alert Level A

Ministry of Forestry Declares Second-Highest Alert Level!

Due to the continuing weather conditions—with no or insufficient rainfall statewide combined with high temperatures—Alert Level A (high wildfire risk) of the alert level plan has been declared for all parts of Hesse until further notice. There is no sign of a sustained reduction in the forest fire risk for the time being.

Read the full press release from the Hessian Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Viticulture, Forestry, Hunting, and Heritage here

Further information on the topic of wildfire risk and the alert levels can be found here: https://landwirtschaft.hessen.de/wald/klimastabiler-wald/waldbrandgefahr

Increased Risk of Wildfires Due to Heat and Drought

Due to the current heat and drought, the German Weather Service (DWD) is warning of an increased risk of wildfires. Visitors to the Hofheim City Forest are also asked to follow a few guidelines to help prevent a possible fire: Read more here

Tips for Dealing with the Heat on Hot Summer Days

With temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius, we are currently experiencing summer heat that can pose a health risk. Since these temperatures place a particularly heavy strain on the body, the city of Hofheim is asking all residents to take special care of their health and has provided the following heat-related tips from the Main-Taunus Public Health Department:

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Translated with DeepL 26. September 2025