Extreme heat
Practical steps for extreme heat and where to get official guidance.
Reviewed November 14, 2026
What to do
Plan where to cool off during an outage and arrange transportation ahead of time. Check on people who may need help. Never leave children or animals in parked vehicles.
Before the next alert
Save local emergency management contacts and share your plan with everyone in the household. Check what supplies, accessible transportation, and pet arrangements you would need if you had to leave.