Dresden in the heat alarm: This is how the city protects homeless and needy!

Dresden in the heat alarm: This is how the city protects homeless and needy!

When the temperatures rapidly, it is important that we pay particular attention to the health of our fellow human beings. The Dresdner Rathaus pointing out that the emergency number 112 must be selected for health emergencies. It is not just about acute cases, but also about people who are disoriented or motionless in the city. Here you should immediately alert the emergency services and not be afraid to ask for help.

For people who are without a permanent residence, safe accommodations are available around the clock. There is also the opportunity to freshen up here: showering, washing the laundry and free tea are part of the offer. If you need immediate help, you can contact the housing emergency aid at 0351 4884981. For personal visits, the office hours on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and on Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. In addition, the temporary dormitory at Hechtstraße 10 can also be reached outside of these times. The contact is possible on 0351 30980195.

support offers for needy

Dresden offers a variety of support offers for people without fixed accommodation. In the day club "Schorsch" at Mohnstraße 43, which is open on Monday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The contact to this meeting point is via the Diakonisches Werk - Stadtmission Dresden gGmbH at 0351 8038728.

Another important place is the meeting café of the Salvation Army at Reicker Straße 89. A free breakfast and lunch for 2 euros are offered here. Showers are possible for a small amount of 1 euro, and food expenses are also available for 3 euros. The opening times can be reached Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The street social work "Safe DD" has its office at St. Petersburger Straße 14 and offers support on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. If you want to use the help of this facility, contact the number 0176 76717375.

heat and their consequences

Especially affected by the summer temperatures are people who are homeless. They often have no retreat and are exposed to the extreme weather conditions in public. It is therefore important to pay attention to symptoms such as lack of fluids, dizziness or even circulatory breakdowns. Experts advise to create cool rooms in public buildings as well as to provide shower facilities and hygiene stations.

To provide more help, measures such as the organization of drinking water, sun milk and headgear are crucial for those in need. Street workers can help directly on site to recognize dehydration and heat diseases at an early stage and offer appropriate support. A heat action plan that is currently being revised, and other preventive measures can be found at hitzeservice.de

In summary, it can be said: A good portion of compassion and local support can do a lot, especially in the hot summer days. Together we ensure that nobody stays on the track.