High temperatures and heat waves are becoming more common. The following tips and good habits will help you keep cool in hot weather.
- Drink water on a regular basis
- Seek cooling
- Keep the house cool and close curtains until the evening
- Stay in touch with your loved ones
- Eat light and enough
- Better avoid alcohol
- Exercise less
The City of Brussels sets up a heat wave plan each summer. People who suffer from isolation or who are in a precarious situation can take their precautions and register at:
- 0800 35 550 (during office hours)
More info?
Read the general tips to prevent complaints from too much heat and ozone:
- External siteHot weather and ozone peaks (Bruxelles Environnement, in French)
- External siteHeat wave (Crisis Centre)
- External sitePeak ozone level (Crisis Centre)
How to help your pet?
Pets suffer from the heat, too. Here are some tips to keep them cool:
- Provide shaded areas in your home.
- Provide plenty of water for your pet.
- Spray your pet lightly with water to cool it down.
- Prefer wet food for dogs and cats. New or exotic pets (herbivores and omnivores) are best fed water-rich foods (fruits and vegetables) such as (water) melon or cucumber.
- Remember to brush especially long-haired pets and remove the dead hairs.
- Never leave your pet alone in a vehicle.
- Be alert for symptoms of sunstroke. If you notice the following, consult your veterinarian immediately: very rapid panting, increased body temperature, trembling, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of consciousness,...
