Climate Watch Resources: How to be ready for wildfires, heat waves, drought and power outages

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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- California is facing an extreme drought, heat waves and the threat of wildfires. How do you stay climate ready? Keep reading for resources.

WILDFIRES

FIRE TRACKER: Track wildfires across San Francisco Bay Area, other parts of California.

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FIRE RISK: Map shows riskiest areas in California for damaging wildfires

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VIDEO: How to prepare for a wildfire evacuation

If there's time, here is a list of essentials to take with you during a wildfire evacuation. Above all else, follow instructions given and get out of harm's way.

Take a look at the latest stories and videos about wildfires here in the Bay Area and across California.

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DROUGHT

VIDEO: 8 simple ways to save water as California faces worst drought in decades

Ever thought about putting Lysol in your toilet? It's one of a few simple things you can do to help as California faces a potentially devastating drought.

Take a look at the latest stories and videos about drought.

HEAT

VIDEO: Heat stroke vs heat exhaustion: What's the difference and what are the symptoms?

AccuWeather has the details you need to know about heat stroke, a serious health condition, and heat exhaustion, which can precede it.

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POWER OUTAGES

VIDEO: What's a Flex Alert?

So a Flex Alert has been issued in California amid a heat wave, but what exactly does that mean?

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AIR QUALITY

LIVE: Track Bay Area air quality levels

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VIDEO: What's in wildfire smoke? How it can impact your health

If you happen to inhale wildfire smoke, you could be breathing in all kinds of dangerous things, according to AccuWeather.

See the latest stories and video about air quality in the Bay Area here.

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