• Stay tuned to your local radio or TV stations to find out if extreme heat might be coming. You can also check Weather.com to find out what the weather is like in your area. 
• If you can afford it, install air conditioning in your home. Individual air conditioners that go in your windows are less expensive than central air conditioning.
• Keep your storm windows up all year long. This helps keep in cool air.

• Stay inside and avoid the sun. If you don’t have air conditioning in your home, stay in your basement or the lowest part of your house where it’s cooler. Or, go to public places that have air conditioning, like malls, libraries, schools, and other community buildings.
• If you must be in the sun, wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. You can find the SPF number on the outside of the bottle.
• Make sure that you keep your curtains or blinds closed on windows that receive sunlight. This can help keep your house cool. You could also cover windows with cardboard wrapped in aluminum foil to reflect heat back outside.
• Avoid working too hard during the day, when it’s the hottest. Your body is working hard to keep a normal temperature, so do your best to not overwork it.
• Drink a lot of water! It’s important to drink a lot of fluids, otherwise you could get dehydrated. Dehydration is when your body doesn’t have enough fluids in it. Avoid alcohol, since this can contribute to dehydration.
• Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing. This will help keep you cooler than dark and tight clothes. You can also wear a hat to keep the sun off your face.
• Do NOT leave any pets or children in a car. Cars heat up very quickly in extreme heat.
  

Visit the FEMA website to learn more about extreme heat.