Hot Weather · First 60 minutes · Basic
A Power Outage in a Heat Wave: The First Hour
The order of operations when the AC dies and the house starts climbing toward dangerous.
This is for educational purposes only. Not professional medical, electrical, or safety advice.
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Warning
Never run a generator, grill or camp stove inside the house or garage, and never leave a child or pet in a parked car. Call 911 for confusion, fainting or hot dry skin.
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The 72-Hour Grid-Down Checklist
One printable page: water, food, power, communication, first aid, security and documents.