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Berlin opens dedicated heat relief centers for its homeless population

Under a €300,000 initiative, Berlin repurposes public spaces into cool shelters with hydration stations, offering sunscreen to protect unhoused people from extreme summer heat.

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Overview

  • The program launched on the meteorological first day of summer to address soaring temperatures in the capital.
  • Designated cool rooms in churches and community centers offer refuge from direct sunlight and high heat.
  • Teams of social workers circulate across Berlin distributing water bottles and sun protection items to those on the streets.
  • SPD Social Senator Cansel Kiziltepe underscored that intense heat can be life-threatening for people without shelter.
  • Citizens are encouraged to alert authorities or provide support when they spot vulnerable individuals exposed to the sun.