A place to cool down
Identify an air-conditioned location and a way to get there.
SHELTER & TEMPERATURE · PRACTICAL PREPAREDNESS
Keep a safe place in the plan.
When indoor conditions become unsafe, the useful upgrade is often somewhere else to go.
01
Conditions
Monitor indoor conditions and official instructions.
02
People
Account for individual temperature and medical needs.
03
Destination
Know where you can go and how you will get there.
HOUSEHOLD SAFETY
Alarms, extinguishers & a way out
Check coverage and choose equipment that fits your home.
Check your home →
HOT WEATHER
Stay cooler during an outage
Know when to move to air conditioning and what fans can do.
Read guide →
COLD WEATHER
Stay warmer during an outage
Use layers and a relocation plan without adding indoor fire risks.
Read guide →Choose a backup destination now.
A place to warm up
Know where you could stay if heat is unavailable for an extended period.
Transport and access
Include pets, mobility needs, and care equipment.
A check-in
Ask someone to check on people who may need help relocating.
TEMPORARY INDOOR SLEEPING
A spare bed when family needs somewhere to stay.
Before buying anything, check spare beds, bedding and floor space at your agreed backup destination. If you need an extra bed for visiting relatives or a temporary stay with friends, an air mattress can be a useful addition.
King Koil Luxury Air Mattress with Built-in Pump
Good fit: an extra indoor bed where household electricity is available. Choose the size and height that fit the room and the person using it.
Power requirement: the manufacturer lists a 120V / 210W built-in pump. Plan how you will inflate it; this is not a go-bag item or a power-free sleeping solution.
Tradeoff: it needs clear floor space and can lose air or develop a puncture. Keep ordinary bedding ready and try the setup before you need it.
View sizes and details at King Koil Airbeds ↗
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Connect the shelter plan to leaving home.
Sources & editorial notes
Sources checked September 10, 2026. Survivor Ready uses AI-assisted drafting and illustrative imagery. This guide has not received independent expert review. Follow local emergency instructions. General information does not replace advice tailored to your household.
Portable shelter and permanent home projects.
PRACTICAL SKILLS
Emergency shelter: start with a tent or tarp
Learn to use portable shelter before trying to build one from natural materials.
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HOME SHELTER
Safe rooms and backyard shelters: plan before you buy
Understand the job, site requirements and questions to ask a specialist.
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