Weather Preparedness
Flood preparation steps for homes before water rises
Practical steps for a home at risk of flooding, from a written plan and key documents to shutting off utilities and returning safely once the water recedes.
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Weather Preparedness
Getting a home ready for storms, heat, cold snaps and floods before the weather turns, including emergency supplies and the steps worth taking when a warning is issued.
Weather Preparedness
Keeping a home cool during a heat wave
Shade, night ventilation, fewer heat sources and regular checks on people and pets can keep a house cooler during a heat wave, with or without air conditioning.
Weather Preparedness
Preparing your home for storm season before it arrives
Get the roof, gutters, doors, windows and yard ready before storm season, and write a household plan with supplies and documents. Simple steps that fit before the first warning.
Weather Preparedness
Protecting pipes and water supply during a cold snap
Learn which pipes freeze first, how to insulate them and keep water moving during a cold snap, and what to do safely if a faucet goes dry or a pipe bursts.
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Weather preparedness for beginners: where to start
A beginner's starting point for weather preparedness, covering how to identify nearby hazards, understand official alerts and build a few habits that hold up when conditions change.
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What to keep in a home emergency kit
A home emergency kit should carry your household through at least three days. Here is what to keep for water, food, light, warmth, medicine and documents, and how to rotate it.