Extreme heat plan

A short extreme heat plan you can check off on your phone. Your progress is saved on this device, so you can come back and finish it later.

Updated Oct. 11, 2026 · Sources linked throughout

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1. Know where you can cool off: library, mall or cooling center (call 211)
2. Check that your air conditioning works before the first hot spell
3. Keep extra water at home and in the car
4. Learn the signs of heat stroke (call 911) and heat exhaustion
5. Plan outdoor work for early morning or evening
6. Never leave children or pets in a parked car
7. Make a plan to check on older neighbors twice a day in a heat wave
8. Check the National Weather Service HeatRisk for your area

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Based on guidance from Ready.gov, the National Weather Service and the American Red Cross.