French towns set up heat‑wave registries and cooling sites

The commune of Crotelles opened a communal vigilance register for residents most at risk during heat waves. People aged 70 or older and those with disabilities can enroll, allowing the mayor’s office to contact them if a heat‑wave plan is activated. The form can be downloaded from the municipal website and returned to the town hall.

In Cognac, the municipality and the local social action centre (CCAS) compiled an interactive map of cooling points and water sources. Public buildings such as the Crouin community centre now stay open until 22:00, and several senior‑housing facilities have been listed as “points of freshness.” The city also advises residents to stay hydrated, avoid the hottest hours, and keep informed of fire‑risk restrictions on nearby parks. A hundred vulnerable people have already signed up for the local vulnerability register.

An orange heat‑wave alert has been issued nationally, prompting local authorities to expand services for at‑risk populations and to monitor water‑supply points.