Precautions and Tips for Hot Weather

During periods of prolonged heat, various measures are taken. We’ve also included some tips on how to cope with extreme temperatures. Read more about this below.

Increased Risk of Wildfires: Stay Alert When Outdoors

Since it hasn't rained in a while and the weather is nice now, the risk of wildfires is high.

The vegetation is dry, which means a small fire can spread quickly and unpredictably, especially in windy conditions. As a result, the alert level in North and Central Limburg has been raised to Phase 2: we are on high alert.

Fortunately, there’s a lot you can do yourself to prevent a wildfire. And usually, it takes little to no effort. Curious about what you can do? Visit the North Limburg Safety Region website at or the fire department’s website at

. Of course, you can still safely enjoy the outdoors, but if you see anything suspicious or unsafe, call 112.

What to Do in Hot Weather?

  • Drink plenty of water. 
  • Stay cool and stay out of the sun. Limit strenuous activity. A cooling foot bath can also help.
  • Keep your home as cool as possible.
  • Be careful with medications: the dosage of some medications needs to be adjusted in hot weather.
  • Look out for one another. Be mindful of the people around you: the elderly, (young) children, and animals as well.

For more information, visit the GGD website at and the Safety Region website at . 

Neer Ferry

A heat protocol has been agreed upon with the municipality of Beesel and the operator of the Neer ferry. If the temperature rises above 32 degrees, adjusted sailing times will apply:

  • Start at 8:00 a.m., end at 2:00 p.m.
    This means the ferry will start operating two hours earlier, and it will be taken out of service during the hottest part of the day.

Changed hours of operation for the recycling center

When it’s very hot, RD Maasland may adjust its waste collection times. This also applies to the opening hours of the recycling centers in Roggel and Maasbracht. Check the RD Maasland website or app ( )regularly for the most up-to-date opening and collection times.

Spreading salt on roads

In extreme temperatures, salt is spread preventively on the main traffic routes. At these temperatures, asphalt is softer and more susceptible to deformation. Salt helps to keep the temperature of the asphalt down. The asphalt then cools slightly, reducing the risk of deformation. In addition, crushed sand is spread at certain locations. This is done primarily in areas where bitumen is rising to the surface due to the heat. All of these measures contribute to traffic safety and mobility, even during extreme temperatures.