Heat Advisory In Effect

Dear TCUSD Community, 

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory & Extreme Heat Warning this week for L.A. County. During this time, we can expect dangerously hot conditions with temperatures well above normal. A red flag warning is also in effect.

TCUSD school site administration is aware of the rising temperatures and will be adjusting their schedules for the safety of our students and staff. Schools will implement modified schedules and outdoor time will be replaced with indoor options when necessary. If temperatures reach above 100 degrees, Oak Ave and the High School will also have modified athletic schedules for both practices and games. Please check your Parentsquare notifications or communications from coaches for up to date information. 

A reminder to send students to school with a refillable water bottle and encourage them to stay hydrated throughout the day.

Check the local news for extreme heat alerts and safety tips. In addition, if the demand for electricity exceeds the state’s supply, the state’s grid operator (California Independent System Operator (CAISO) may require power to be turned off in portions of the state. For current weather alerts, please refer to the National Weather Service Alerts page.

Tips to stay safe and cool during excessive heat can be found below. 

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Please stay cool! 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) offer the following tips to stay safe during periods of excessive heat: 

• Drink plenty of water, even if not thirsty. Avoid really cold drinks or drinks with caffeine, alcohol, or high sugar content. 

• Never leave infants, children, dependent adults, the elderly, or pets in a parked car. It can take as little as 10 minutes for the temperature inside a car to rise to levels that can kill, even if windows are cracked open. 

• Avoid hot food and heavy meals. Encourage frozen treats between meals. 

• Stay in an air-conditioned area as much as possible. Electric fans may provide comfort but will not prevent heat-related illness. Click here to find the closest cooling station. 

• Limit outdoor activity to when it is coolest, for example during morning and evening hours. Rest often in shady areas. Wear a wide-brimmed hat to cover the face and neck, wear light weight and loose-fitting clothing to keep cool, and apply sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes prior to going out to protect skin from the sun. 

• Monitor those on medications. Many medications increase the likelihood of dehydration. To prevent overheating, use cool compresses, misting, showers, and baths. 

• Seek medical attention if the following symptoms are observed: throbbing headache, unconsciousness, red, hot, and dry skin (no sweating), rapid, strong pulse, feeling delirious, or a body temperature above 103 degrees.