Heat is deadlier than any other weather hazard. The state of California wants you to be prepared for extreme heat events and provide resources to help you stay safe.

Explore these resources from the California Department of Public Health and the Heat Ready CA Campaign on how you and your loved ones can be prepared for extreme heat: 

• CDC’s Frequently Asked Questions about Extreme Heat and Heat Illness
• CDPH
  • Heat & Summer Safety Toolkit
  • Extreme Heat Guidance for Schools
  • Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness
• The Department of Aging publishes resources tailored for older adults and adults with disabilities for Staying Safe During Extreme Heat.
• California Heat Assessment Tool (cal-heat.org)
• National Integrated Heat Health Information System’s Heat-related Illness Resource
• Stay Safer During a Power Outage
  • Preparing for a power outage