Guides · United States · Last checked 2026-11-02

Heatwave

Step by step through extreme heat, from spotting heat stroke to staying cool day and night.

What to do in extreme heat

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Call 911 for signs of heat stroke.

Signs: body temperature above 103°F, hot red skin, confusion, fainting or a fast, strong pulse. Move them somewhere cool and use cool cloths or a cool bath. Do not give them anything to drink.

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Extreme Heat · Ready.gov (FEMA) · Last checked 2026-11-02
About Heat and Your Health · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Last checked 2026-11-02
Heat Cramps, Exhaustion, Stroke · National Weather Service · Last checked 2026-11-02
Understanding Heat Alerts · National Weather Service · Last checked 2026-11-02
During a Heat Wave · National Weather Service · Last checked 2026-11-02
Heat Safety Tips and Resources · National Weather Service · Last checked 2026-11-02
Food Safety During Power Outage · FoodSafety.gov · Last checked 2026-11-02
Power Outages · Ready.gov (FEMA) · Last checked 2026-11-02