Austria national heat protection plan

The National Heat Protection Plan Austria outlines a coordinated, cross-sectoral strategy to prevent health impacts during extreme heat, focusing on clear responsibilities, rapid information flow, and protection of vulnerable groups. The plan defines how national, regional, and local authorities, the health and social care system, emergency services, and community actors work together before and during periods of high temperatures to reduce heat-related illness and mortality. It emphasizes advance preparation, including identifying the most at-risk populations, adapting health and care services, strengthening local coordination structures, and ensuring continuous public communication.