A heat wave power outage is a different animal than a winter storm. Cold you can layer. Heat with no AC kills vulnerable people quietly. Iām Mike ā East Coast summers plus storm work. Priorities: water, cooling the body, checking on neighbors, and not overloading a tiny battery with a window AC fantasy. Do this Water ahead of thirst ā store it; use water calculator Cooling centers / libraries if available Close blinds daytime; ventilate at night if outdoor air is cooler Battery for fans/phones: