Staying Safe in the Heat – An Easy Read Guide for Everyone
Heatwaves can be dangerous, especially for people who are more vulnerable to heat. Through our recent workshops, including those with associations supporting disabled people, the City of Maribor learned that everyone needs clear, simple, and accessible information on how to stay safe during high temperatures.
That’s why a printed Easy Read brochure with simple health protection tips was issued by the City– especially for:
Disabled people
Elderly people
People with chronic illnesses
Children
People with mental health conditions
People living alone or with limited mobility
This brochure is designed for people who may find standard information hard to understand.
What is Easy Read?
Easy Read is a method of presenting information in a clear, simple, and accessible way. It uses:
Short sentences
Plain language
Large text
Pictures that explain the words
Easy Read helps people with learning disabilities or difficulties, elderly people, or anyone who finds reading difficult to understand important information – especially during emergencies like heatwaves.
Who needs extra care during heatwaves?
🧑🦽 Disabled People
Some disabled people may not be able to move easily, or they may not feel when they are too hot.
Tips:
Stay in cool places during the hottest time of the day (11am–6pm)
Drink water regularly, even if not thirsty
Ask someone for help with cooling or moving to shade if needed