Dear Whittier Union families,
The National Weather Service has declared an Extreme Heat Warning for the Los Angeles area effective immediately and in effect through 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9.
To ensure the safety of our students, the following protocols will be in place during periods of high heat:
- PE classes will be moved inside for the next three days.
- Athletics will follow WUHSD Heat Guidelines for practices and contests.
- Students are encouraged to stay indoors, seek shade when outdoors and stay hydrated.
- Water filling stations are available throughout campus. Students are also encouraged to bring their own refillable bottles each day.
- Students in PE and athletics will have frequent water breaks.
Students who experience any of the following symptoms, or see these signs in their friends, should notify a staff member immediately.
Signs of Heat Related Illness
- Muscle cramping
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Weakness
- Hot and wet or dry skin
- Flushed face
- Rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure
- Hyperventilation
- Vomiting, diarrhea
- *Behavioral/cognitive changes (confusion, irritability, aggressiveness, hysteria, emotional instability, impaired judgment, inappropriate behavior)
- *Drowsiness, loss of consciousness
- *Staggering, disorientation
- *Difficult speaking, slurred speech
- *Seizures
*These are signs of the most severe form of heat-related illness - heat stroke - which is life-threatening and requires immediate attention, including cooling. Heat stroke symptoms include an elevated body temperature of 104 °F or higher.
The health, safety, and well-being of all of our students is our number one priority. Thank you for working with us to ensure students remain safe.