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Planning and Preparing

In the face of rising temperatures and increasingly frequent heatwaves, planning and preparedness are more critical than ever. This guide provides comprehensive resources for navigating extreme heat, from essential heat safety tips and actionable guides to real-world case studies on community resilience. By learning how to effectively communicate about heat risk and proactively engage in heat action planning, we can build more resilient communities and ensure everyone stays safe when the mercury rises.

Planning and Preparing Resources

Click the links below for more in-depth information on each topic.

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Heat Safety

Get immediate, actionable advice on how to stay safe. You’ll find vital guidance on staying hydrated, recognizing heat-related illnesses, and keeping cool for yourself, your family, and your pets.
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Resources & Guides

Explore our collection of comprehensive tools to help you prepare. This includes everything from creating a personal heat safety plan to checklists for your home and emergency kit.
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Communicating About Heat

Learn to share critical heat safety information effectively with your community. This section guides you on how to craft clear messages and reach vulnerable populations before and during a heat event.
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Heat Action Planning

Build a resilient future with a proactive heat action plan. We provide a step-by-step framework to develop a strategy that addresses local risks and vulnerabilities.
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Case Studies

Discover how real communities and organizations have successfully responded to extreme heat. These examples offer valuable insights and inspiration for your own planning.