[Important Information for Employees] Extreme Heat Warning and Safety Precautions

[Michael Caraballo]

Dear Campus Community,



Beginning today through Tuesday evening, the National Weather Service has
predicted temperatures in the 90s accompanied by high humidity. This will
lead to heat index values or "feel-like" temperatures surpassing 100
degrees over a couple of days.

While it is anticipated that our campus activities will continue, it is
crucial for everyone to take precautions and remain mindful of the
challenging conditions. Please consider implementing the following measures
to mitigate potential heat-related issues:

   1.

   Adjust Outdoor Activities: Where feasible, shorten outdoor activities,
   take frequent breaks and avoid strenuous tasks during peak heat hours
   (typically between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.).
   2.

   Stay Hydrated: Ensure ample access to fluids and encourage hydration.
   Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and sugary drinks.
   3.

   Health Awareness: Familiarize yourself with symptoms of heat-related
   illnesses such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat rash.
   Know when to seek medical assistance and how to respond appropriately
   (click here
   <https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/emergency/weather/hot/> to
see detailed
   symptoms and actions).

If you require a place to cool off, please note that the Feinberg Library
is a designated cooling site on campus.
Please take these precautions seriously and look out for each other during
this period of elevated temperatures.

If you have any questions, please contact Emergency Management at
emergencymanagement at plattsburgh.edu.


*MICHAEL CARABALLO*

Director, Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Lower Saranac Hall
101 Broad Street
<https://maps.google.com/?q=101+Broad+Street+Plattsburgh,+NY+12901&entry=gmail&source=g>

Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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(o) 518-564-4950

(f) 518-564-7986

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