Important tips in hot weather

In Germany, it is increasingly very hot in summer. There have already been heat warnings for Offenbach this summer. Such heat warnings can be found, for example, in a warning weather app or on the radio and internet.

Extreme heat is dangerous for people and animals. There are a few things to bear in mind: You should drink a lot when it's hot. Even if you're not thirsty. When you sweat, you lose fluids and minerals. You should not drink alcohol in the heat. It is good to eat lots of fruit and vegetables because they contain water. Food should be light. Sport is very strenuous for the body when it is hot. It is better to exercise very early in the morning or late in the evening in summer. Clothes should be light and airy. Airy means that the clothing is not tight-fitting. It is important to wear a cap or hat and sunglasses. And always use sun cream, especially for babies and children.

It gets very hot very quickly in the car in summer. Do not leave babies, children, helpless or elderly people and animals alone in the car. The heat in the car becomes life-threatening after a few minutes. This means that you can die from the heat.

You should pay attention to elderly or sick people and children. Heat can cause them problems. In an emergency, call a doctor.

How to keep rooms cool: During the day, you can darken the windows with curtains. And only open the windows at night, in the morning or late in the evening.

From August 11 to 14, 2025, the Heat Action Week will take place at various locations in Offenbach. The environmental office will be showing a map of cool places.