Heat

The government crisis management plan in the event of extreme weather and flooding defines the actions the government should take in the event meteorological or hydrological events, including heat.

Orange awarness level - heat

temperatures between 32°C and 35°C with an average temperature on the preceding day exceeding 23°C

Possible consequences:

• Risk of health problems, especially for the elderly, children, people with chronic illnesses or mental health disorders, people who need to take medication, and people who are isolated;
• Dehydration or heatstroke (symptoms: fever above 40°C, hot, red, dry skin, headache, nausea, drowsiness, intense thirst, confusion, convulsions, loss of consciousness).

Advice on behaviour

• close blinds, curtains and windows during the day and open them at night;
• drink lots of water throughout the day (1.5 l of water per day);
• avoid going outside during the hottest time of day (11 am to 9 pm);
• cover your head when going out;
• wear light clothing;
• limit physical activity;
• maintain contact with vulnerable members of your family and friends. Help them get to a cool place;

Red awareness level - heat

temperatures exceeding 35°C with an average temperature on the preceding day exceeding 23°C

Possible consequences

• General risk of health problems, even for people in good health;
• People at particular risk include: elderly people, people with disabilities, people with chronic illnesses or mental disorders, people regularly taking medication, people who are isolated, children;
• Dehydration or heatstroke (symptoms: fever above 40°C, hot, red, dry skin, headache, nausea, drowsiness, intense thirst, confusion, convulsions, loss of consciousness)

Advice on behaviour

• close blinds, curtains and windows during the day and open them at night;
• drink lots of water throughout the day (1.5 l of water per day);
• avoid going outside during the hottest time of day (11 am to 9 pm);
• cover your head when going out;
• wear light clothing;
• limit physical activity;
• use fans or air conditioning to cool yourself down;
• try to stay in a cool or air-conditioned place (large shops, cinemas, etc.);
• cool down with water several times a day (mister, shower, etc.);
• maintain regular contact with vulnerable members of your family and friends. Help them get to a cool place;

For more information on extremely hot weather, see the 'Grande chaleur' section of the Luxembourg Health Portal.