01 / FIELD GUIDE4-page PDF
Hurricanes
Evacuation decisions, storm preparation and the less obvious hazards that remain after the wind drops.
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02 / FIELD GUIDE4-page PDF
Winter storms
A warmer destination, safe heating decisions, blocked exhausts and practical preparations for snow and ice.
03 / FIELD GUIDE4-page PDF
Wildfire & smoke
Evacuation, indoor smoke, deliberate power shutoffs and why rooftop solar may not keep running.
04 / FIELD GUIDE4-page PDF
Floods
Flood routes, electrical hazards, contaminated wells and the checks that matter before a basement floods.
05 / FIELD GUIDE4-page PDF
Tornadoes & severe storms
A practiced shelter route, reliable alerts and the myths that can waste the few minutes you have.
06 / FIELD GUIDE4-page PDF
Extreme heat
Cooling access, household check-ins and the warning signs that should never wait for power to return.
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01 / ACTIONS
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Evacuation, shelter, communication and power decisions in plain language.
02 / DETAILS
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Why rooftop solar can stop, what storm calm means, and when a fan is not enough.
03 / YOUR PLAN
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These are original summaries and planning prompts by StillPower Guide, operated by Mihai Florea. The action steps link to guidance from agencies including NOAA/NWS, CDC, EPA, CAL FIRE, Public Safety Canada and Health Canada. Sources were reviewed on October 24, 2026.
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The guides are written in English and freely accessible internationally. They use U.S. and Canadian sources; warning systems, emergency numbers, building requirements and local hazards differ elsewhere.
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