Turn the dated El Niño forecast into three winter priorities for your household, using historical lessons, regional outlooks, and the gaps that matter at home.
Seasonal readiness guides
Compare a portable air cleaner, a compatible HVAC filter, and a temporary DIY unit by room size, airflow, smoke-particle performance, ozone, noise, power, and upkeep.
Choose and prepare one room that can reduce wildfire-smoke particles while remaining cool, usable, and ready for the household to leave if conditions change.
Prepare for wildfire with local alerts, early evacuation decisions, a portable kit, property-specific risk reduction, indoor smoke planning, pets, power loss, and safe return.
Prepare for a winter power outage with a safe heating plan, pipe protection, food and water decisions, official alerts, daily checks, and clear exit triggers.
Avoid common winter planning errors involving generators, indoor heat, travel, pipes, food, alerts, medical needs, overexertion, supplies, and the decision to leave.