There is social nuisance and aggression in the heat

Municipality is heatproof if

• There is no/hardly any more discontent than usual during hot periods.

Measures

• Make agreements with the local catering industry about measures against noise pollution and unwanted gatherings at certain locations.
• Ensure sufficient enforcement on the street during hot periods.
• Impose a local smoking and/or fire ban.
• Designate places where barbecuing is allowed (and until what time).
• Temporarily place toilets and waste bins in places where many people stay during hot days and evenings.
• Increase the efforts of management and maintenance to keep outdoor areas of busy places clean and pleasant.
• Establish a communication approach that will be implemented during hot periods.

See explanation of the problem (in Dutch) by the Heat Resistant City.

Tips

• Seek cooperation with local catering establishments to draw up measures against noise, odor and waste nuisance.
• Work together with the police and municipal management on a plan for hot periods where nuisance is expected, with regard to:
  • Enforcement on the street.
  • Management and maintenance of busy places.
  • Installation of temporary toilets and waste bins.
  • Local smoking and/or burning ban, and designation of places where barbecuing is allowed (and until what time).