This map shows the full extent of heat stress in the city of Hajdúböszörmény. It can be seen that the very circular shape of the city is completely covered by at least a low level of heat stress, which in this case still means a land surface temperature of over 37 °C. About half of the city is affected by heat stress of the "medium" level and higher. Hajdúböszörmény had by far the highest surface temperatures of all the cities surveyed. These heat stress classifications are a relative comparison of the urban area in order to highlight heat islands. You can also find heat maps highlighting the different hot spots in the city down below.

This map is the general heat stress map for the city of Maribor. We can clearly see the effects of urban heat build-up, with little to no heat stress on the outer parts of the city and the biggest heat stress in the centre areas of the city or in areas with a high degree of surface sealing. You can also find vulnerable infrastructure marked in the map—hospitals, kindergartens, nursing homes, and schools. Down below you can also find the "Heat Hot Spot Focus Map", which will visualize the heat hot spots in the city and where they overlap with vulnerable infrastructure. © The underlying map is protected by copyright and was provided by the Slovenian Surveying and Mapping Authority. It can only be used if the original copyright holder is cited.

The initial map of Weiz illustrates varying heat stress levels across the town. Forested areas in the west and east experience minimal heat stress, while moving towards Street 64, the stress intensifies due to increased density, sealed spaces, and structures like buildings, parking lots, and warehouses. The "Weiz Heat Hot Spots Focus Map" hones in on the highest two heat stress levels along Street 64, from northwest to southeast. The "Weiz Heat Hot Spot 65 – 85Y Elderly" map combines heat stress levels with the density of the elderly aged 65 to 85. Lastly, the "Weiz Heat Hot Spot >85Y – Very Elderly" map combines heat stress levels with the density of individuals above 85. © Othophoto copyright lays by Land Steiermark. It can only be used if the original copyright holder is cited.

The strategy paper outlines the development and implementation process of a heat-health action plan (HHAP) and reflects the experiences made by the city of Worms. The concept covers aspects such as understanding the state of knowledge and experiences with heat-health action plans, identifying heat vulnerable areas, involving stakeholders through participation and networking, preparing the actual plan, establishing and continuing its implementation, and engaging in public outreach. It also recognizes the uniqueness of each municipality and its structures, the need for tailored strategies and the involvement of stakeholders at different levels.

Heat and health actions plans of the three cities Hajdúböszörmény, Maribor and Weiz

Reflexion on (the different options of) establishing heat warning systems

Trainings for actors working with vulnerable groups, one training in each pilot city

Existing outputs and solutions will be taken up and tailored in a way that they can be integrated into relevant thematic policies.