National Heat Plan in Effect: How to Keep Yourself and Those Around You Healthy

On June 18, the RIVM activated the National Heat Plan for the entire country. This decision was made following consultation with the KNMI, which is forecasting extreme heat in the coming days. For the municipality Voorne aan Zee , this Voorne aan Zee that our local heat plan is now in effect. We ask all residents to take good care of themselves and look out for one another.

Grease post in Voorne aan Zee the path

Why is this plan in effect?

Heat can cause serious health problems, especially among vulnerable groups: the elderly, young children, people with chronic illnesses, and those who have difficulty cooling their homes. The heat plan helps reach and protect these groups in a timely manner.

Basic Rules for Hot Weather

  • Drink plenty of water or tea, even if you're not thirsty
  • Stay in the shade and limit physical activity between 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
  • Keep your home cool: keep the curtains closed during the day and open the windows early in the morning
  • Be on the lookout for people around you who might need help

Health Each Other

Do you have older neighbors, family members, or people in your community who live alone? Stop by or give them a call to see how they’re doing. Offer them a glass of water, help them close the curtains, or go outside together in the early morning or evening. Avoid the hottest hours of the day.

Grease posts and water faucets

In Voorne aan Zee , free dispensers with SPF 30 sunscreen Voorne aan Zee at the following locations:

  • Water playground Brielle
  • Fortress beach Hellevoetsluis
  • Puffin, North Shore of Oostvoornse Meer
  • First and Second Rounds in Rockanje

You can find water stations to refill your bottle at opvoorneputten.nl.

Cool Places in the Municipality

Looking for a cool place to stay? The libraries in the municipality are open as cool places to visit. Churches and community centers can also serve as cool places to stay during the heat wave. 

Medications and Heat

Are you taking any medications? Heat can affect how they work. If you have any questions, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Learn more

You can find more tips on heat and health at rivm.nl, , and on the GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond website at .