A heat wave is an extended period of extreme heat, and is often
accompanied by high humidity. These conditions can be dangerous
and even life-threatening for humans who don't take the proper
precautions. Step 1: Get a Kit - Get an Emergency Supply Kit
which includes items like non-perishable food, water, a battery-
powered or hand-crank radio, extra flashlights and batteries.
Step 2: Make a Plan Prepare Your Family - Make a Family
Emergency Plan. Your family may not be together when disaster
strikes, so it is important to know how you will contact one
another, how you will get back together and what you will do in
case of an emergency. - Plan places where your family will meet,
both within and outside of your immediate neighborhood. - It may
be easier to make a long-distance phone call than to call across
town, so an out-of-town contact may be in a better position to
communicate among separated family members. - You may also want
to inquire about emergency plans at places where your family
spends time: work, d