Heat and fear, it is not easy these Four – Metronieuws.nl

Fear of an attack and heat coming, luck was not on the nearly 49,000 walkers from the Nijmegen March this year. This four-day centenary should especially be characterized by ‘more runners, more party. But after the attack in Nice comes to some the question up, “how safe is the largest walking event in the world anyway?”

No additional measures

Chief Constable Erik Akerboom National police released Friday after the attack in Nice to know that local authorities and security agencies will review the security events in the Netherlands.

then Mayor Hubert Bruls Nijmegen stressed that there is no evidence at this time that there might be something happen during the Nijmegen Marches. The police then know with meaningless words to be “constantly alert. Like other years there ,, visible and invisible measures’ taken to conduct the event safely.

And then there are the Four Day Marches in Nijmegen, where a half million visitors on off come. Also this festival program is not adjusted, because there is no evidence that this is necessary. Teddy Vrijmoet, director of the Four Days, does raise the visitors once more on top atm. ,, Like to report suspicious situations, ” she says.

Heat

In terms of safety are police organization and the municipality sharp, but then there is also a ‘threat’ of heat . Especially Wednesday, the second day of the Nijmegen Marches is a waiver for the walkers. The day begins softly with about 16 degrees. The sun comes quick and thereby the temperature soars. Around noon, the maximum temperature around 30 or 31 degrees. In the city of Nijmegen to the city by effect even 33 degrees.

A decade ago, excessive heat caused many problems with walkers. It was then on the first day already 34 degrees in the shade. Three people had to be resuscitated, two participants deceased. This anniversary edition of the Nijmegen walking four days (90 years) was then canceled.

Red Cross

The Red Cross calls Sunday the participants to bring sunscreen, hats and plenty of food and drink . It is also advised to download the app first aid so that pedestrians know how to help themselves and each other in an emergency. The Red Cross is present with volunteers along the route to provide first aid.

On Friday, the last day of the Marches, it’s already chilly. Cooler air is predicted, with occasional rain and a small chance of some showers.