Set the alarm for 6:36 p.m.

Web alarm clock for 6:36 p.m.

While you wait for 6:36 pm, keep an eye on the clock and stage the sacks, boxes, and drinking water near the stairs. The alarm marks the moment to start carrying the supplies upstairs before floodwater rises, while the remaining daylight still helps you see the route clearly. With 7:00 pm approaching, you can use the time beforehand to clear the landing and decide which essentials should go up first.

During the supply transfer, leave this alarm page visible in the foreground instead of switching to another app and forgetting about it. A browser may reduce activity on a page that has been sent to the background, so the sound can arrive late or behave differently. If the browser is closed or the phone falls asleep, the alarm cannot reliably signal when the supplies need moving; keep the page open and the phone awake until 6:36 pm.

Carrying flood supplies upstairs in the late afternoon can feel harder when the day’s heat remains trapped indoors. If the air conditioner is running, cool the stairwell or upper room before lifting begins, then keep doors shut where practical so the cooler air does not escape. At 6:36 pm, work in short, steady trips and keep the steps free of loose packaging that could obstruct the path.