Risk of forest fires
In view of the ongoing heatwave and the increasing number of fires in certain local authorities, the risk of forest fires in Hesse remains high. The town of Rodgau urges all residents to strictly observe the statutory smoking ban (1 March to 31 October) in the forest and within 100 metres of the forest edge. Open fires, torches and barbecues at forest recreation areas – even in places where they are otherwise permitted – are prohibited. Visitors to the forest must not leave behind any bottles or broken glass, and must never throw cigarette ends out of their cars. To keep emergency access routes clear, forest access roads must not be blocked. If you spot a fire, dial 112 immediately.
Water traffic lights and heatwave preparedness
The extreme heatwave, lack of rainfall and falling groundwater levels continue to put pressure on the water supply. The town of Rodgau and the municipal utilities are still asking all residents to conserve drinking water. The water alert level of the Offenbach City and District Water Supply Association (ZWO) remains at yellow. In addition, the city council is warning of the health risks posed by the heat and asking residents to look out for one another.
- Information from the Offenbach district on the risk of forest fires, their causes and guidelines on how to behave
- Forest Fire Risk Index (WBI) of the German Weather Service
- Water traffic lights operated by the Offenbach Water Supply Association (ZWO)
- General advice from the Federal Environment Agency on saving water
- Further useful information on the topic of heatwaves