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🌡️Emergency Action Plan
Extreme Heat
Heat is the deadliest weather hazard in America. Identify cooling centers, stay hydrated, and check on vulnerable neighbors. Never leave children or pets in cars.
Immediate Action Protocol
Execute these immediate safety steps in chronological sequence when this hazard threatens your area.
1
Stay indoors during the hottest hours. Use air conditioning or visit a public cooling center.
2
Drink water consistently, even when not thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
3
Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning twice daily.
4
Never leave children or pets in parked cars. Temperatures rise 20°F in 10 minutes.
5
Wear loose, light-colored clothing and limit outdoor exertion.
Priority Gear for Extreme Heat
Electrolyte packets
Insulated water bottles
Cooling towel
Window sun reflectors
Battery fan
Authoritative Reference Standards
Guidance for this protocol draws upon public safety documentation provided by:
- CDC Extreme Heat
- NOAA Heat Safety
- EPA: Cooling Centers