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24 October 2026Heat & drought

Finding a cooler public place before the hottest day

A cooler venue can be part of a heat plan if it is open, suitable and safely reachable.

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24 October 2026Heat & drought

Parked vehicles are not heatwave waiting rooms

A stationary car can become dangerously hot quickly.

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24 October 2026Heat & drought

Preparing for extreme heat on a European holiday

A holiday changes the building, language, transport and healthcare arrangements you normally rely on.

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24 October 2026Heat & drought

A summer home audit after the heat has passed

The end of a hot spell is a good time to record what made the home difficult to use.

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