Weather & home
Prepare curtains and room choices for a hot day
Reduce direct sun, identify the cooler room and have an air-conditioned alternative when the home becomes too hot.
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The field guide
Find a starting point for your household, your next trip or the supplies you already own.
Weather & home
Make a flood evacuation decision before water reaches the road
Choose routes and departure triggers while roads are still usable; never test floodwater with a vehicle.
Weather & home
Keep a wildfire departure checklist near the door
Put people, pets and essential care items first, with a checklist that cannot delay an urgent departure.
Weather & home
Prepare for smoke days with cleaner indoor air
Prepare a room and filtration plan before smoke arrives, while retaining a cooler place to go if needed.
Weather & home
Check outdoor furniture before high winds
Move or secure loose outdoor items before conditions make the job unsafe.
Weather & home
Know which tree problems need a professional
Recognize when observation is useful and when damaged trees require a qualified assessment.
Weather & home
Keep drains clear without entering floodwater
Do routine drainage maintenance in safe weather and report blocked public drains instead of entering water.
Weather & home
Learn where household shutoffs are located
Learn the locations and who should operate them before an emergency creates pressure to act.
Weather & home
Understand a carbon monoxide alarm's placement instructions
Use the manual for the exact alarm and the requirements for your home, rather than a universal mounting-height rule.
Weather & home
Check smoke alarms without relying on memory
Record alarm locations, test dates and replacement information instead of trusting an occasional chirp.