Heat Wave Preparedness: the direct answer to the primary intent, in one clear sentence — what a household needs to have in place.
What this guide lets you decide or do in the next 20 minutes.
- Go to your safe location now.
- Stay away from windows.
- Monitor NOAA Weather Radio and local alerts.
How to prepare
Choose your safest shelter
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Set up alerts and communications
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What to do during the event
Apartment / house / vehicle / outdoors — one short block each.
View active alerts for this hazard on the Live U.S. Emergency Map.
What to do after
Injuries · utilities · debris · official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What should you know about heat wave 2026?
Short, direct answer — 40 to 70 words, written from the query cluster.
How to prepare for a heat wave?
Short, direct answer — 40 to 70 words, written from the query cluster.
What should you know about prepare home for heat waves?
Short, direct answer — 40 to 70 words, written from the query cluster.
What should you do next about heat wave preparedness?
Short, direct answer — 40 to 70 words, written from the query cluster.
Next action: build or review your plan today, then set up a second alert path.
Start with the plan