Build a heat-outage plan around official alerts, a cooler destination, shade, water, medication and equipment needs, food safety, smoke, pets, and clear reasons to seek help or leave.
Power outage guides
Prepare for short and extended outages with practical decisions about light, food safety, communication, temperature, water, and backup power.
A practical planning guide for extended outages: water, food, power, communication, health needs, local alerts, and evacuation decisions.
Safety rules for generators, installed wood stoves, portable heaters, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and the decision to leave a cold home.