Intense heat sweeps Bochum, especially impacting the homeless community
In the face of an ongoing heatwave, the city of Bochum and the German Red Cross (ASB) are implementing measures to help those in need, particularly the homeless population.
The city is supplying drinking water and sunscreen as part of its heatwave concept for the homeless. To ensure accessibility, water dispensers have been installed at central locations, and the city's heatwave portal on its website provides tips on dealing with heat.
The ASB is providing water, sunscreen, and glucose to those in need. They are also purchasing additional products and funding this through grants from the cold weather assistance and homeless support programs.
The Knappschaft Clinics and Catholic Hospitals in Bochum are well-prepared for the heatwave, with air conditioning and water dispensers. This provision makes the heatwave more bearable for staff and patients.
The city's heatwave concept for the homeless also includes free access to public swimming pools with a certificate from a social institution.
Nicole Brandenburger from ASB Bochum is urging people to be attentive and helpful. She claims that it is an unfounded concern that those receiving small acts of kindness will not be grateful.
In addition to these measures, the city of Bochum has implemented construction measures making it a "sponge city," storing rainwater and promoting higher evaporation.
Starting from August 13th, the ASB will be providing support at hotspots such as the main train station, Christuskirche, and parks. They are also sending outreach teams to inform homeless individuals about heatwave risks and direct them to available resources.
The city and ASB are also collaborating with local organizations to provide additional support and resources. This includes setting up cooling centers in libraries, community centers, or public buildings where people can seek relief from the heat.
For those seeking more detailed information about the specific actions taken by Bochum or ASB Bochum, it might be helpful to contact local government offices or community organizations directly.
- The city's heatwave concept for the homeless encompasses free access to public swimming pools, a measure aimed at promoting health-and-wellness and fitness-and-exercise.
- In addition to providing water, sunscreen, and glucose, the ASB is pursuing grants from the cold weather assistance and homeless support programs to purchase additional products for mental-health support.
- To address climate-change effects, the city of Bochum has taken construction measures, turning it into a "sponge city," with the goal of storing rainwater and promoting higher evaporation, helping the environmental-science sector.
