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

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.

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.

MORE FIRE RESOURCES:

• Map shows riskiest areas in California for damaging wildfires


• How bad will CA's fire season be? Here's what we know, what we don't


• How to prepare for a wildfire evacuation


• How to prepare your pets in case of disaster


• How to make a pet carrier in case of emergency


• Most destructive California wildfires in history


• The deadliest wildfires in California history


• How are wildfires started? A look at the causes of some of the worst in California history


• The difference between containing and controlling a wildfire


• What are the diablo winds and how can they influence Northern California wildfires?


• What you need to know about Santa Ana winds and California wildfires


• Safety tips to remember when returning home after wildfire


• Red flag warning: What to do during dangerous fire conditions


• Everything to know about red flame retardant dropped during wildfires


• What happens to animals during wildfires?


• How wildfires create a serious threat for flooding and mudflows


• These aircraft are on the front lines of the fight against California wildfires

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.

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.

MORE HOT WEATHER RESOURCES:

• What everybody should know to help prevent hot car deaths


• Dry and secondary drowning: Hidden threats for swimmers


• Can you start a fire if you leave bottled water in your car?


• Can you bake cookies in a hot car?


• Facts and myths about sunscreen


• ABC7 Meteorologist Drew Tuma shares scary heat exhaustion experience


• Lotion in the refrigerator and more hacks to keep cool without AC


• How hot summer weather affects your car


• Natural remedies for sunburn


• Heat hypothesis: The link between summer weather and aggressive behavior


• Tips to stay safe during the hot summer months


• Why it's harder to cool off in humidity

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?

MORE POWER OUTAGE RESOURCES:

• PG&E Power Outages: How to prepare for shut off


• What to do right now to prep for a planned power outage


• Here's how to store electricity before a power outage


• How to make your phone's battery last longer


• How to sign up for emergency alerts where you live


• Surviving a long-term power outage


• Consumers can file a claim with PG&E, but will they get paid?


• PG&E Outage: A look back at utility company's history of blackouts


• How to drive safely during a power outage

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.

MORE AIR QUALITY RESOURCES:

• What are Spare the Air days?


• How to pick a mask for protection during a wildfire