Senate endorses a heating strategy for Bremen and Bremerhaven
In a bid to address the challenges posed by climate change, the Bremen Senate has adopted the Heat Action Plan Bremen-Bremerhaven on September 10. The plan, developed in collaboration with various specialist administrations, health and social care actors, medical and pharmaceutical chambers, nursing associations, and health insurance companies, focuses on protecting vulnerable groups from heatwaves.
The plan outlines 26 measures to protect against heatwaves. These measures include early warning systems for heatwaves, public awareness campaigns emphasizing hydration and avoiding outdoor exertion during peak heat, and special support for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and people with chronic illnesses. This support could take the form of cooling centers, health checkups, and increased green spaces and shading to lessen heat exposure.
The Heat Action Plan also introduces additional measures to the existing ones in Bremen. For instance, the population will soon have access to a portal with information about health risks associated with heat. Cool, publicly accessible spaces will be made available during heatwaves, and more trees and other plants will be planted to keep buildings cooler in the summer heat.
The plan also addresses the needs of specific vulnerable groups. It focuses on protecting people aged 65 and over, those with pre-existing conditions, pregnant women, infants, young children, people exposed to heat through their occupation, those living in communal accommodations, and those with insufficient financial means to adapt their homes climatically.
Caregivers and volunteers will be offered opportunities for further training to ensure they can provide the necessary support during heatwaves. The plan also analyses specific areas to identify where the most vulnerable people live and which urban areas heat up the most in the summer.
Kathrin Moosdorf, Senator for the Environment, Climate, and Science, emphasized that the Heat Action Plan aims to better address the challenges of the climate crisis. The plan is a significant step towards ensuring the safety and well-being of Bremen-Bremerhaven's most vulnerable residents during heatwaves.
However, if you need detailed information about Bremen-Bremerhaven specifically, it may require consulting local government or health department websites or contacting regional climate adaptation offices, as no explicit documentation or mention surfaced in the search results provided.
