Be aware of heat advisory for today and tomorrow
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for today and tomorrow (Thursday/Friday). As per George Fox heat protocol, please follow the following steps:
- Stay hydrated by drinking water every 20 minutes.
- Schedule more strenuous work in the cooler parts of the day, such as the morning.
- Move to an air-conditioned building (Canyon Commons, Klages and Murdock Library) if your building is too warm.
- Between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., check on fellow employees and classmates every hour to two hours.
- Know the symptoms of heat-related illnesses.
If you have any questions about best practices during high heat, please contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.