Heat Advisory
As you may be aware, the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for tomorrow, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s and heat indices exceeding 100°F in some areas. The official alert can be found here:
NWS Heat Advisory
With elevated heat and humidity posing potential health risks, especially for employees and students working outdoors or in non-air-conditioned spaces, we’re sharing this message as a reminder and resource to support your local response efforts.
Guidance & Resources
We encourage campuses to refer to the following existing documents and practices (attached below):
- UMS Heat Illness Prevention Procedures
- Farm and Fieldwork Safety Training Guides
- Heat Stress Supervisor Training Tool
- Heat Stress training is also available in the UMS Academy
These materials outline strategies for acclimatization, hydration, rest cycles, and early identification of heat-related symptoms. PDFs are available for download at the bottom of the page.
New Resource: NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App
As an additional aid, we are introducing the NIOSH/OSHA Heat Safety Tool App. This is a free mobile app that provides real-time heat index data and safety recommendations based on local conditions.
Download the App
It may be especially helpful for teams with dispersed outdoor work locations or field-based assignments.
Suggested Reminders for Campus Teams
- Review schedules for high-exertion outdoor work and shift tasks to cooler hours where possible.
- Ensure shaded or air-conditioned break areas are accessible.
- Reinforce the importance of hydration (1 cup every 15–20 minutes), even if not thirsty.
- Confirm that supervisors and team leads know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and review response protocols with them.
As always, we’re here to support your efforts. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions.
Thank you for your continued leadership and attention to keeping our campuses safe.