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How to manage in a heatwave with wildfire smoke?

Q: I have been struggling with the 100°+ temperatures and poor air quality in the Willamette Valley this week. I am wondering how to be better prepared for next summer. Thank you for any tips!

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Soda bottles for emergency water storage?

Q: Is it safe to store water in 2 Liter soda containers after cleaning? I think people get them mixed up with the gallon milk containers, which I know are not good for emergency water storage.

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Canned food safety during the heat wave?

Q: We had a chest of store-bought canned meat that we forgot about in our unconditioned/uninsulated metal roof shop during the recent 115º F weather. When I puncture a can to open it still breathes in, not out. No cans are swollen. Is it safe to eat?

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Is my food still safe after power outages?

Q: As of this morning, we have been without any power for more than five days and it is still out, with a prediction of 2-4 more days until we reconnect. I have been assuming that we would lose the contents of our ...

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What should I do about the wildfire ash covering my yard and garden?

Q: My shrubs are covered in ash. When this is over should I take a hose and spray them off?

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Is it safe to eat my garden produce affected by wildfires?

Q: We have a lot of smoke in our area, is it safe to eat produce that has been affected by wildfires?

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How can I prepare for a tsunami?

Q: Do you know where I can go to find out about various coastal towns' emergency preparedness and directions for evacuation in the event of a tsunami?

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