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Heat Guidelines

In accordance with guidance from the California Department of Public Health, the Paramount Unified School District closely monitors the CDPH Heat-Risk Levels, ranging from Level 0 (Green) to Level 4 (Magenta), to guide safety measures and protect students, staff, and families during periods of extreme heat. The CDPH “Heat-Risk Grid” provides recommended actions for each level, such as increasing hydration, limiting outdoor activity during peak sun, rescheduling events, and relocating activities to cooler environments.

Full guidance is available here: CDPH Heat-Risk Grid

In addition, Paramount High School Athletics follows the CIF Southern Section Heat Illness Prevention and Acclimatization Protocols, which provide important safeguards for students and staff engaged in physical activities. These protocols emphasize gradual acclimatization to heat, careful scheduling of outdoor events, built-in rest and hydration breaks, and clear emergency procedures. Together, these layered practices help ensure the health and safety of our entire school community.

For more information, see the CIF Southern Section Heat Protocols

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health offers the following recommendations during high temperatures:

  • Drink plenty of non-alcoholic, caffeine-free beverages. Water is the best choice. It is important to drink fluids regardless of thirst, because you can become dehydrated without being thirsty.
  • Stay in air conditioning as much as possible. If your home is not air-conditioned, go to an air-conditioned place such as a cooling center, mall, movie theater, or library.
  • Do not run fans in a room with the windows shut - you are only circulating hot air.
  • Check regularly on elderly or home-bound friends and relatives.
  • Eliminate strenuous activity such as running, biking and yard work when it is hot.
  • Eat small meals and eat more often.
  • If you must be outdoors, stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade; wear a wide-brimmed hat or use an umbrella to create your own shade.
  • Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing that helps sweat evaporate.
  • If you must be outdoors, use sunscreen with a SPF of at least 15 or higher.
  • Ask your doctor if you are at particular risk because of a medical condition or current medication.