Along with heat waves come rolling blackouts. There is no way of knowing how long a blackout will last and they can take place at anytime. If your Irvine home looses power, it is important to be prepared.
Call your local utility company for blackout details. Usually, blackouts are scheduled dependent upon geographic areas. If you know that a blackout is approaching, plan on going to a place with power. Going to a movie theater, a shopping mall, the home of a friend, or even on a vacation are all viable options when your home is without power.
During the sweltering summer months, plan ahead with extra food and plenty of water. Store extra ice in the freezer and leave the refrigerator door shut. Food and water for your animals must not be forgotten. Be sure you have plenty of batteries, medical supplies, and other personal items. Remember that your cell phone battery might die and networks do get congested during an emergency.
If nothing else, keep an eye on children and the elderly, who are the most vulnerable to heat. Based on weather projections, heat waves are here to stay due to the earth's escalating temperatures. Today is a great day to begin preparing for heat waves.
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