Greetings Crossing Guards,

When accessing this message by text you must click the link attached to the bottom of the message to read the full High Heat Alert.

There is a High Heat Advisory for this entire week, from today through Friday 3/20/2026.

For every day of this week the temperature highs are predicted to be between 85 and 90 degrees. 

As such you will be adjusting your PM shift to be a total of 1 hour only, 1/2 hour before, and 1/2 hour after, your school's PM bell. (NOTE: You will be paid the full amount of your normal PM shift of 2 hours.) This adjustment is good for every day of this week only. The AM shift remains unchanged.

VERY IMPORTANT: Check with your schools today about their minimum day schedule for this week, and adjust the above shift changes accordingly.

ALSO REMEMBER:

• To bring and consistently drink water while on duty.
• Find shade whenever possible.
• Rest whenever possible.
• If you are feeling off, and a bit woozy, you should go into the school's air-conditioned spaces to rest.

Best Regards,
Paul J Cirolia 
OakDOT School Traffic Safety Supervisor
pcirolia@oaklandca.gov
510-773-6800 (work mobile)