How to stay safe & informed during [name of heatwave]

If you're in an area experiencing extreme heat or live in a location prone to heat waves, these apps can help you stay safe and informed.

For the latest news and real-time updates on heat waves, follow current hashtags and local news stations.

Staying hydrated is essential to staying healthy, especially during a heat wave. Set water-drinking goals for yourself and track your water consumption with helpful graphs.

Create a medical profile, including allergies, blood type, medications, and medical contacts. Your profile is accessible from your lock screen, giving first responders and other medical professionals quick access to vital information in case of an emergency.

Be prepared for a heat wave and learn how to respond in case of a crisis. Watch step-by-step instructions for multiple emergency scenarios, and get customized alerts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and US Geological Survey (USGS). View the hospital tab to find and call nearby medical centers.

Monitor heat waves with up-to-the-minute weather reports and stories. Plus, get safety and preparedness tips along with personalized alerts for dangerous conditions.

See hyper-local conditions and forecasts, thanks to live user reporting and user-owned weather stations. View real-time webcam images of locations around the world.