The National Weather Service has forecast  high temperatures near 81 degrees today and 82 degrees tomorrow in Oakland. Please review the City of Oakland Heat Illness Prevention Guide and follow the steps below for your safety if working outdoors or in high temperatures:

1. Drink water every 15 minutes
2. Wear a hat and other weather-appropriate clothing (lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting)
3. Rest in the shade for 5 minutes every hour if temperatures are above 80 degrees, or for 10 minutes every hour if temperatures are above 95 degrees. 
4. Monitor yourself and your co-workers for symptoms of Heat Exhaustion. Heat Exhaustion is considered a Medical Emergency. If you believe someone is showing the following signs or symptoms, call 911.

• Weakness or fatigue
• Muscle cramps
• Heavy Sweating
• Dizziness or confusion
• Clammy, moist skin
• Slightly elevated body Temperature
• Fast and shallow Breathing