• Check the drains of the terraces, the water deposits and the gutters to ensure that they do not become blocked.
• In low areas that may become flooded, move as many objects as possible to the highest shelves of the bookcases, espeically those objects of value that may be damaged by the entry of water.
• If the home is flooded, it is fundamental to abandon cellars and ground floors and to disconnect electricity, using torches for lighting.
• Have a kit of basic objects at hand: torches, batteries, gloves and towels.

• Close the awning, lower the blinds and gather up all objects and belongings that may be dragged along or damaged by the wind.
• Avoid opening windows to prevent air currents that may cause doors to slam or objects to fall.
• Removal from balconies and windows of everything that can fall into the street.
• If you have cupboards or similar on your balcony, terrace or garden, it is important that you reinforce their closure.
• Also gather together and secure with rope chairs, tables and decorative items to prevent them from moving and causing damage.
• Try not to leave home due to the risk of detachment and, if you are outside, seek refuge.
• Avoid standing below trees or structures that may be knocked down by the wind.

• Have torches and batteries, candles or other autonomous lighting systems prepared if there is a power cut.
• Always keep external gutters and drainpipes clean, together with smoke evacuation pipes (chimneys).
• Do not let snow accumulate on roofs and windows.
• Avoid standing below trees or structures that may fall down due to the weight of the snow.

• Unplug electrical appliances, computers and all non-essential electrical appliances to avoid them being damaged by a rise in voltage or to cause electrical shocks.
• Have torches and batteries, candles or other autonomous lighting systems prepared if there is a power cut.
• Check that there are no cracks on roofs, windows and walls to avoid damage due to leaks.
• During the storm, you must avoid having a bath or shower, since water is a good conductor in the event of an electrical storm.
• Avoid standing below trees or structures that may be knocked down by lightning or by wind.

In the event of extreme cold

• Despite the cold, do not forget to air out your home, albeit five minutes, to avoid condensation.
• Try to maintain the temperature of the heating constant to avoid one-off cold peaks.
• Avoid dripping taps, check that they do not drip and mend them if they do.
• Turn off the water at your home when it is not necessary to prevent the pipes from freezing since they may burst.

In the event of extreme heat

• It is advisable to keep the blinds half down and the windows shut during the hot hours of the day. To keep the house cool without air conditioning. It creates a shady environment in the home.
• At night keep opposite windows open to create a current.
• Do not attract humidity. Air humidity gives a greater sensation of heat. It is better not to wash and hang up clothes inside the house nor boil or cook food.
• Minimise the use of lights and electrical appliances (oven, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer). It is better if you use them at times with a lower atmospheric temperature and when you do not have to stay in the kitchen.