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Heat Wave Checklist
Create cooling plans, hydration routines, check-ins, pet plans, and public health source notes.
Heat Planning
- Identify cooler rooms or public cooling places.
- Schedule check-ins with vulnerable contacts.
- Know local cooling center, library, community center, or transit options.
- Plan transportation to a cooler place if home becomes unsafe.
- Prepare battery fans only as a comfort aid, not a substitute for cooling when heat is dangerous.
- Keep window coverings, shade, and ventilation plans ready before peak heat.
Daily Heat Routine
- Follow local public health guidance.
- Drink water regularly unless a clinician has given different instructions.
- Avoid heavy outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day.
- Wear light, loose clothing and use shade when outside.
- Check on older adults, infants, outdoor workers, and people without reliable cooling.
- Move pets to cooler areas and keep water available.
- Plan pet walks for cooler times.
Power and Medical Needs
- Charge phones and backup batteries before forecast heat peaks.
- Plan for medication storage if cooling or refrigeration is interrupted.
- Know how to contact utilities, property managers, or support services.
- Keep a paper list of contacts in case phone batteries run low.
- Leave parked vehicles empty of people and pets.
Reviewed 2026-06-28. This checklist is educational only. It does not guarantee coverage, safety, reimbursement, or recovery. Read your policy and contact your insurer, licensed professionals, local officials, or other qualified sources for guidance specific to your situation.
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