If a passage in orange vigilance “heat wave” is more strongly possible by the end of the week in the department of Charente-Maritime, the city and the agglomeration of La Rochelle have decided to anticipate the heat wave and its consequences to protect population. An activation that leads to many measures for this Wednesday, July 13. Here are the details.
➡️ Urban cooling equipment is put into operation: fountains in front of the Encan space and foggers in Square Valin and on the station forecourt.
➡️ A map of the fountains is communicated to indicate the places where the water points are located in the city of La Rochelle.
➡️ Foggers will be set up in the queues of the Francofolies and the various swimming pools of the Agglomeration.
➡️ Nurseries and leisure centers remain open and have fans. The premises are ventilated by the municipal teams very early in the morning.
➡ For the staff of the three communities: City, Agglomeration and CCAS, the schedules have been set up for some hard outdoor work to protect agents.
➡️ The Civil Status Department is also adjusting its opening hours: it will open at 8 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. on July 13, 15 and 18.
Suspended pedestrianization, free museums
➡️ Waste recovery centers and waste disposal centers in the Agglomeration will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., from Wednesday July 13 to Monday July 18 inclusive, with a closure on Thursday July 14.
➡ a one-time municipal decree allows construction companies to work from 7 am. This decree is valid until Saturday, July 15.
➡ The pedestrianization device in the heart of the city is suspended this Wednesday because the agents assigned to the maintenance of the barriers are exposed to the heat.
➡️ The City of La Rochelle has decided to set up free admission for all the museums of the City from this Wednesday, 2 p.m. A good way to cool down and enjoy the wealth of museums in La Rochelle.
➡️ The ceremony of July 14, Quai de la Georgette will be brought forward to 9:15 a.m. as well as the ceremony of Sunday July 17 “in memory of the victims of racist and anti-Semitic crimes by the French State and in tribute to the Righteous of France”at the war memorial, allées du Mail, which will be brought forward to 9:30 a.m.
Vulnerable people
Vulnerable people have been called since Wednesday morning. Nearly 2,000 people registered on the solidarity register are receiving a call from agents of the City of La Rochelle and the CCAS.
The objective is to remind people of good practices and to invite people who are well surrounded to report themselves so that municipal agents focus their calls on people who are isolated this summer. If necessary, home visits can be arranged.
The City calls on residents to pay particular attention to their isolated and fragile neighbors.
Good reflexes
- Drink water regularly
- Continue to eat normally
- Avoid going out during the hottest hours and if you must go out, wear a hat and light clothing
- Avoid physical activities and sports
- Keep your home cool, close windows and shutters during the day
- Don’t drink alcohol
- Give and hear from your loved ones
- Take care of the most vulnerable groups: the elderly, babies and young children by ensuring their hydration
- For the elderly suffering from chronic illness, or isolated in your entourage, hear from them and visit them
- In case of emergency, contact 15
Stay informed: contact the City of La Rochelle on 05.46.51.51.42 or 05.46.51.53.75
For any questions on the recommendations to follow during peak periods of high heat, call the information telephone platform “Heatwave Info Service” to 0.800.06.66.66.
To follow the meteorological vigilance, go to the Meteo France website