Facing the Heat: Hamm's Battle Plan for Sizzling Days
Hamm prepares for heat action implementation
Gearing up to combat the sweltering summer heat, Hamm vows to publish its Heat Action Plan (HAP) this year. last fall, the city launched a survey on heat-related issues in Hamm, with over 390 participants. The results? A staggering 87% felt the increasing heat was a burden, and a nerve-wracking 93% dreaded more heatwaves. Joining the throng were the home thermometers handed out to interested households last year, allowing them to gauge the home heat for several months. These findings will definitely be a part of the HAP set to be completed by 2025, pending approval from the city council.
Prepping Hamm for the Heat Wave This Summer
No need to wait for the final HAP—the city's already working on emergency measures to help locals beat the heat this summer. Enter the water fountain on the market square, and the "Cool Spots Map" that highlights publicly accessible, shaded or air-conditioned spots throughout the city like parks, water bodies, churches, or libraries. On June 24, 2025, from 10 am to 12 pm, an event on the market square during the Digital Days will unveil the "Cool Spots Map," and collect suggestions for improvements.
Hamm's Summer Survival Guide—Many Languages at Your Finger Tips
Friendly reminders on battling the heat aren’t limited to the "Cool Spots Map"—information in German, Arabic, English, Polish, Russian, and Turkish will keep you informed all summer! These tips will also be accessible via the Hamm app. For the proactive sorts, signing up for the German Weather Service (DWD)'s free newsletter on UV radiation and heat alerts is another way to stay one step ahead of the heat.
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General strategies for heat-ravaged cities often include:
- Early Warning Systems: Advance notice on incoming heatwaves.
- Public Cooling Spaces: The provision of community centers or public pools for cooling off.
- Hydration Campaigns: Encouragement to drink plenty of water and wear breathable clothes.
- Heat-Related Illness Prevention: Education on heat-related illnesses and care.
- Community Outreach: Engaging community members to check on vulnerable populations during heatwaves.
While we wait for the specifics of Hamm's HAP, these strategies might offer a tip of the hat to what's to come.
The city of Hamm is preparing for the upcoming heat wave by creating a "Cool Spots Map" that highlights publicly accessible, shaded or air-conditioned spots throughout the city. This map will be unveiled on June 24, 2025, during the Digital Days.
In line with general strategies for heat-ravaged cities, Hamm's Heat Action Plan (HAP) may also incorporate early warning systems, public cooling spaces, hydration campaigns, heat-related illness prevention, and community outreach to help locals beat the heat this summer.
