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Major Cold Plan 2025-2026
Automatically translated from French ·
Published on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
# Cold Weather Plan 2025-2026 Updated on 20/02/2026 Each year, a Cold Weather Plan is published to mitigate the health and social impacts associated with cold waves. This document, developed in partnership between the State services, local authorities, and on-the-ground associations, aims to define the actions to be implemented for the department of Ardennes. Given the weather conditions forecasted for the coming days by Météo France, Christian CHASSAI
Cold Weather Plan 2025-2026
Updated on 20/02/2026
Each year, a Cold Weather Plan is issued to mitigate the health and social impacts associated with cold waves. This document, developed in partnership between the State services, local authorities, and on-the-ground associations, aims to define the actions to be implemented for the department of Ardennes.
Given the weather forecasts issued by Météo France for the coming days, Christian CHASSAING, Prefect of Ardennes, has decided to revert to the GREEN level of the Cold Weather Plan, effective from Wednesday, 18 February 2026, and continuing until further notice.
Cold Weather Plan
The plan is activated between 1 November 2025 and 31 March 2026.
It defines three levels of alert (yellow, orange, red) based simultaneously on meteorological forecasts, perceived temperatures, and occupancy rates of the accommodation system put in place. The activation of each level is decided by State services and triggers the implementation of measures adapted to the situation.
The response is structured around two main actions: opening additional accommodation spaces and social and health monitoring through outreach by the Samu social and charitable associations.
#### At the green level, opening hours are as follows:
* Daytime reception: 10:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday
* Nighttime reception: 20:30 to 08:00, 7 days a week
The outreach operation takes place from 15:00 to 19:00, Monday to Friday.
The prefect reminds everyone of the importance of reporting the presence of any person in distress in public spaces by contacting 115, the free emergency hotline. In case of life-threatening emergency, dial 15 or 112.
Guides for Ardennes
Children's awareness of major risks in Rocroi
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Heatwave and fire risk in the Ardennes
A heatwave is expected this week in the Ardennes. In this regard, the prefecture is calling for vigilance: 9 out of 10 fires are of human origin. Simple actions, such as keeping barbecues away from vegetation or not dropping cigarette butts on the ground, can make a difference.
Prevention of drownings in rivers and lakes
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