{"id":11371,"date":"2025-07-14T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/?p=11371"},"modified":"2025-07-14T13:02:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T20:02:31","slug":"heat-wave-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/heat-wave-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"Heat Wave Preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Heat-Wave-Preparation.jpg\" alt=\"Heat wave preparation for rentals\" class=\"wp-image-22651\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Heat-Wave-Preparation.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Heat-Wave-Preparation-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Heat-Wave-Preparation-600x352.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Heat-Wave-Preparation-768x451.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Landlords and tenants alike can take important heat wave preparation steps to stay safe and cool during a heat wave. Remember that heat waves are not just uncomfortable, this adverse weather event can cause an emergency. Learn all about heat wave dangers, the types of heat warnings, and safety tips for tenants and rental properties in this article.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any other natural disaster, heat waves can cause emergency situations quickly. Many of the dangers are preventable or mitigated with the proper preparation. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the rising temperatures of summer are upon us, it\u2019s never too soon to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/disaster-preparedness-for-rental-properties\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prepare your properties<\/a> and tenants for the next heat wave.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-heat-index-temperature-plus-humidity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Heat Index = Temperature Plus Humidity<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like the wind-chill factor in winter, a heat index is based on how hot it feels. This sounds subjective, as we all feel differently about temperature fluctuations. However, it is a more objective scientific calculation that takes into account not only temperature but also relative humidity.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay attention to the rising summer temperatures, but when humidity rises over forty percent, it\u2019s time to be alert and vigilant. Check out this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/bgm\/heat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NWS Heat Index Graph<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showing the likelihood of heat disorders with prolonged exposure or strenuous activity ranging from caution to extreme danger.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even in areas commonly over one hundred degrees in summer, a slight increase in humidity can quickly turn a warm day into one of extreme concern.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-factors-that-increase-heat-wave-danger\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Factors That Increase Heat Wave Danger<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If high temperatures and a rising heat index weren\u2019t enough, other factors may intensify the dangers of basic high temperatures and extreme heat during a heat wave.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nature-nbsp\">Nature&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warm wind can potentially lead to dehydration. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A high-pressure system can create a heat dome that can lock in and intensify hot air.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Off or early-season heat can catch people off-guard and unprepared.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extended days of heat (especially without relief at night) build momentum that compounds consequences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of vegetation or cloud cover increases building and pavement temperatures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-age-and-health\">Age and Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The elderly, children, and\/or those with compromised health concerns are especially vulnerable during a heat wave.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-power-outages-nbsp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Power Outages&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power outages are common in a heat wave as the demand on the power grid is often too great to accommodate the need to maintain cooler indoor temperatures.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-work-and-home-environment-nbsp\">Work and Home Environment&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who participate in outdoor activities or occupations or live or work in buildings without adequate cooling and\/or ventilation are at a greater risk.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-types-of-heat-warnings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Types of Heat Warnings<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) maintains the National Weather Service (NWS) and outlines the three levels of public service heatwave alerts. Each State and County determine the criteria for what is considered an elevated heat index. From those criteria, heat warnings are issued.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-heat-advisory\">Heat Advisory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A heat advisory notice is given when the heat index remains at or above that local criteria for over two hours. At this level, people and animals can be affected if no precautions are taken.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-excessive-heat-warning\">Excessive Heat Warning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An excessive heat warning is when the heat index is at or above 105 degrees Fahrenheit for longer than two hours. At this level, people and animals can be severely affected and mortality rates increase if no precautions are taken.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-excessive-heat-watches\">Excessive Heat Watches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes heat waves come on without warning but when a heat warning is possible and foreseeable a watch notice will be issued. This one to two-day advance notice is useful to being prepared for worsening conditions.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prepare-your-rental-properties-for-a-heat-wave\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Prepare Your Rental Properties For a Heat Wave<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-internal-preparation\">Internal Preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some states require a landlord to provide air conditioning as part of providing a safe and habitable rental. Some state regulations do not mandate providing a cooling system but may require a landlord to keep any provided in good working order. Make sure you know your local and state laws regarding a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/landlord-tenant-laws-about-right-to-air-conditioning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tenant&#8217;s right to air conditioning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to maintain compliance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move-in, move-out, and yearly rental inspections are a good time to check up on any air-conditioning maintenance. If within the lease or rental agreement, your tenants should be replacing (or cleaning if appropriate) any air-filters. If this responsibility falls on you, either add the task to the yearly rental inspection visit or hire a vendor to inspect and maintain all of your heating and air systems.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because darker colors absorb the energy of the sun, use only darker hues for accent walls where they are not in direct exposure to sunlight and use white or light-colored paint for all other walls.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to choose energy-efficient appliances and window treatments when possible.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-external-preparation\">External Preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Massachusetts Department of Energy says in its comprehensive guide, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/doc\/cooling-your-home-naturally\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cooling Your Home Naturally<\/a>,\u201d that<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the most effective method to cool a home is to keep the heat from building up in the first place.\u00a0They recommend a homeowner:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use light-colored and\/or heat-reflective exterior paint<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add reflective coating on roofs and windows<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide additional insulation and other weatherization measures<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install external window shades and awnings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop landscaping features and plants to provide shade<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the above detailed with strategies and tips, the guide offers a Cooling Strategies Checklist, Source List, and additional Reading List for your consideration.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-heat-wave-safety-tips-for-your-tenants\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Heat Wave Safety Tips for Your Tenants<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your tenants are ultimately responsible for their health and well-being. However, a tenant will likely appreciate a property manager or landlord that offers helpful suggestions. Consider sending out email reminders or adding information in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/tenant-welcome-basket-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tenant welcome basket<\/a> with suggestions on topics such as:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to stock in a first aid and\/or emergency supply kit<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What to include in a family emergency plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to maintain or change out air-filters in air conditioners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to submit work-order requests using your property management software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wunderground.com\/prepare\/extreme-heat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">signs and treatments for heat-related illnesses<\/a> are such as heat exhaustion, heatstroke, sunburns, and heat cramps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/news\/almanac\/musings\/power-outages-what-do-when-power-goes-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prepared for a power outage<\/a> (as they are often common in extreme heat).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-heat-wave-tips-for-landlords-and-tenants-nbsp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat Wave Tips for Landlords and Tenants&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stay-cool\">Stay Cool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use cotton or linen sheets on your bed. Placing damp sheets in the freezer and using them before bed may help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepapnea.org\/40-tips-for-sleeping-during-a-heat-wave-when-you-dont-have-ac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">keep you cool at night<\/a>. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider removing a memory foam topper if it retains heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freeze damp towels and rags and cycle them back to the freezer when thawed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to cooler public spaces such as malls, libraries, or shelters, especially if you do not have air conditioning available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take lukewarm to cool baths, sponge baths or showers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use ice on wrists and other pulse points to reduce body temperature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear clothing made from breathable material such as linen or cotton.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not use the stove or oven to cook and eat small meals more often.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unplug unused electronic equipment and devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limit turning on unnecessary lights or electronics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose to do chores or other activities later in the evening when it is coolest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the temperature drops at night below your home&#8217;s indoor temperature, open your windows. Be sure to close early in the morning before the heat increases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stay-indoors\">Stay Indoors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid going outdoors, especially between the hours of 10 am to 4 pm.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If going outdoors is unavoidable, wear a brimmed hat or use an umbrella.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stay-healthy\">Stay Healthy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch for signs and seek medical attention if someone is experiencing symptoms of a heat-related illness.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep hydrated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never stay in the car, nor leave anyone, including your pets in a car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid strenuous activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-heat-wave-resources\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Heat Wave Resources<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping up with the best information and preparing for any disaster your rental properties and tenants might encounter could be a lifesaver<\/span>. Staying well informed and ready is key. Here are some resources from the experts to help you and your tenants keep your cool,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> whatever the forecast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The American Red Cross: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/get-help\/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies\/types-of-emergencies\/heat-wave-safety.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat Wave Safety<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Department of Homeland Security: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan Ahead for Disasters\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fema.gov\/media-library\/assets\/documents\/117016\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing for Extreme Heat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Weather Service: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/safety\/heat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat Safety Tips and Resources<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>This article was originally published in July 2022 and has since been updated.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-related-reading-for-you\"><b>RELATED READING FOR YOU:<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/keep-your-home-cool-this-summer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 Ways to Keep Your Home Cool This Summer<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/cool-house-on-a-budget\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Keep Your House Cool on a Budget<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/fire-safety-for-your-rental\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fire Safety For Your Rental Property<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Landlords and tenants alike can take important heat wave preparation steps to stay safe and cool during a heat wave. 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