Hot weather
A heatwave can have consequences for your health and for nature. That is why the local authority has drawn up a local heat protection plan. What can you do yourself, and what will the local authority do?
What can you do yourself
Visit the website of Fryslân Veilig (opens in new tab), RIVM (opens in new tab) or the Red Cross (opens in new tab) for tips on how to stay cool and healthy during hot weather.
Cooling down in the city
There are several places in the city where you can cool down:
- Free water refill points
- Cool places in the city
- Bathing water to cool down
The map (opens in new tab) shows where you can drink water and go bathing.
Keep an eye on each other
During hot days, it is especially important to keep an eye on each other.
Pay particular attention to:
- elderly people;
- people who are ill or chronically ill;
- young children;
- people living alone.
A small gesture can make a big difference. Why not drop by to check in?
What we do
- We keep an eye on the situation and follow the recommendations of RIVM and the Friesland Security region.
- We collaborate with various organisations, including GGD Fryslân (municipal health services), the Friesland Fire Brigade, the Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management, the Friesland Water Board and the Friesland Security Region. Each organisation has its own hot weather protocol.
- We keep an eye on bridges.
- We grit the roads with salt where the asphalt gets sticky. This cools the asphalt down.
- For official bathing waters, we use the water board’s notifications about blue-green algae.
- If many fish are dying, we take action by installing oxygen pumps.
Reporting botulism
If you find large numbers of dead fish, birds or ducks in 1 location, please contact us.
Adjusted services
We may adjust our services in the event of a heatwave. You can find up-to-date opening hours on the Contact page.
Grants for green gardens and home insulation
You can cool down your environment with insulation and a garden with many plants and few tiles. The local authority can help you with this, by providing information and a grant:
Questions
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.
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What can you do yourself
Visit the website of Fryslân Veilig (opens in new tab), RIVM (opens in new tab) or the Red Cross (opens in new tab) for tips on how to stay cool and healthy during hot weather.
Cooling down in the city
There are several places in the city where you can cool down:
- Free water refill points
- Cool places in the city
- Bathing water to cool down
The map (opens in new tab) shows where you can drink water and go bathing.
Keep an eye on each other
During hot days, it is especially important to keep an eye on each other.
Pay particular attention to:
- elderly people;
- people who are ill or chronically ill;
- young children;
- people living alone.
A small gesture can make a big difference. Why not drop by to check in?
What we do
- We keep an eye on the situation and follow the recommendations of RIVM and the Friesland Security region.
- We collaborate with various organisations, including GGD Fryslân (municipal health services), the Friesland Fire Brigade, the Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management, the Friesland Water Board and the Friesland Security Region. Each organisation has its own hot weather protocol.
- We keep an eye on bridges.
- We grit the roads with salt where the asphalt gets sticky. This cools the asphalt down.
- For official bathing waters, we use the water board’s notifications about blue-green algae.
- If many fish are dying, we take action by installing oxygen pumps.
Reporting botulism
If you find large numbers of dead fish, birds or ducks in 1 location, please contact us.
Adjusted services
We may adjust our services in the event of a heatwave. You can find up-to-date opening hours on the Contact page.
Grants for green gardens and home insulation
You can cool down your environment with insulation and a garden with many plants and few tiles. The local authority can help you with this, by providing information and a grant:
Questions
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.