They are put in full readiness by Tuesday, June 25, 2024 and for as long as necessary, his services Municipality of Athens in view of the new heat wave that is expected to hit the capital, according to EMY’s forecast, raising the mercury to high levels.

Measures and actions are activated for the protection of citizens, the homeless, the safety of green spaces, but also the orderly functioning of the city.

The air-conditioned rooms at the Friendship Clubs will remain open every day from 9.00 to 21.00. The seven foci of dew are located at the points:

1. Friendship Club of Agios Pavlos, Mamouris and Dymis
tel. 210 8223946

2. Friendship Club “The Ascension of the Lord” New World, Heldreich 15
tel. 210 9240403

3. Botanical Friendship Club, Kozani 4
tel. 210 3423716

4. Kolokynthos Friendship Club, Aimonos 9 & Astros
tel. 210 5140877

5. Agios Eleftherios Friendship Club, Acharnon 372
tel. 210 2012334

6. Friendship Club of Kypseli, Skyros & Caucasus
tel. 210 8815877

7. Friendship Club of Ampelokipi, Panormou & Vatheos
tel. 210 6459890

The Municipal Clinics of the Municipality of Athens are activating the “Heat Line”. All citizens, especially those belonging to vulnerable groups, can call daily from 8.30 am. until 7.30 p.m. on 210 3638049 to get advice and guidance on dealing with health problems due to high temperatures.

The streetwork teams of the Reception and Solidarity Center of the Municipality of Athens (KYADA), which are made up of social workers, nurses and psychologists, will be on foot in two shifts offering the city’s homeless full meals, bottles of cool water, coffee and a kit protection with basic necessities.

As part of the implementation of the Civil Protection plan of the Municipality of Athens, the Municipal Police Department is on standby by having a mounted patrol on Lykavittos Hill, as well as control for aerial surveillance through Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

Finally, the operations center of the Municipal Police will operate on a 24-hour basis to inform any other services (Fire Service, etc.) if there is a need for early intervention.

Auxiliary functions:

– Website dedicated to the protection and support of the city’s residents during the heatwave (https://coolathens.cityofathens.gr)

– Free EXTREMA Global mobile application with real-time information on the temperature and heat category of the day with corresponding precautionary instructions. It indicates on a map the nearest cool spots (such as fountains, parks), the coolest routes to each destination through shady, tree-lined streets, and informs about the city’s air pollution levels. It also provides the possibility of monitoring the risk of our vulnerable fellow human beings so that they can be informed in order to stay safe. The app works in six languages ​​and has built-in locations of popular attractions and museums in the city.

For the stray animals of the city, the Urban Fauna of the Municipality of Athens has placed more than 150 watering cans in the neighborhoods of the city.

Given the high temperatures and for health and safety reasons, citizens and businesses are asked not to put their waste in the bins between the hours of 11 am. and 5 p.m., as their collection will only take place in the morning and at night. Based on circulars, it is deemed necessary to modify the programs in all seven (7) Municipal Communities. Everyone’s cooperation is essential to avoid malfunctions in the city.