School Safety

• Keenan Safe Schools Training
• California Department of Education
• Science Safety Handbook
• Stryker Evacuation Chair Training 
• Spare the Air
• Student Injury Form
• Incident Form
• Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
• Heat Stress Plan
• Respiratory Protection Plan
• Safety Training Schedule for Custodians and Maintenance
• Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM)
• Globally Harmonized System (GHS)- Hazard Communication Program

• Ready.gov: Emergency preparation information from the Department of Homeland Security.
• FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency information and resources
• American Red Cross: American Red Cross preparedness information.
• DisabilityInfo.gov: Federal government information for disability related information and resources.
• PTA.Org: Parent resources on safety from the National Parent Teacher Association.
• Ready.gov for Pets: Emergency Preparation for Pets

What is Alert SCC?

AlertSCC is a powerful mass notification system that will be used to send emergency information and instructions to anyone who lives or works in Santa Clara County. AlertSCC will send messages to phone numbers included in the emergency 911 and 411 directory listings. In addition, by registering at AlertSCC.com you may provide additional contact information to receive messages on other devices.

What is 2-1-1 Santa Clara County?

2-1-1 is a free, non-emergency, confidential service that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Mandarin, and 140 other languages. For everyday needs and in times of crisis, 2-1-1 provides streamlined access to critical health and human services such as food, shelter, counseling, drug and alcohol intervention, employment assistance, and so much more. It also serves as a link for individuals seeking to volunteer, provide resources, or assist during a crisis in Santa Clara County.

Local City Disaster Information

• City of Cupertino
• City of Sunnyvale
• City of San Jose

OTHER RESOURCES

• Safe Routes to School Newsletter

AIR QUALITY GUIDELINES

The Fremont Union High School District monitors air quality closely and will take appropriate actions based on Air Quality Index (AQI) readings and forecasts from Airnow.gov.

What is the AQI?

Think of the AQI as a yardstick that runs from 0 to 500. The higher the AQI value, the greater the level of air pollution and the greater the health concern. For example, an AQI value of 50 or below represents good air quality, while an AQI value over 300 represents hazardous air quality.

AQI values at or below 100 are generally thought of as satisfactory. When AQI values are above 100, air quality is unhealthy: at first for certain sensitive groups of people, then for everyone as AQI values get higher.

The AQI is divided into six categories. Each category corresponds to a different level of health concern. Each category also has a specific color. The color makes it easy for people to quickly determine whether air quality is reaching unhealthy levels in their communities.

 

FUHSD GUIDELINES FOR OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS

Please keep in mind that AQI changes throughout the day.  Spikes/drops can occur for one or more hours and variations occur based upon exact location. Once the AQI gets close to 100, forecasts and detailed mapping will be used to make decisions on cancellations.  The guidelines above are not intended to be exact markers to determine district actions.  However, they are general guidelines that will be used to determine the District's decisions on any cancelations or restrictions.

The District has implemented the following practices/procedures to provide enhanced Heat Safety protocols for our students. These protocols are in compliance with CIF/State laws and guidelines and must be followed for all Athletic competitions and practices governed by the California Interscholastic Federation.  These same protocols will be used for all outdoor school activities including, but not limited to Physical Education, outdoor classroom activities and Marching Band.  The following Extreme Heat policies and Procedures are separate from Air Quality Procedures.

EXTREME HEAT PROCESS FOR FUHSD

Each school owns a WetBulb Globe Temperature Device to be used to measure the risk of Heat Stress.  The school’s Athletic Trainer, Athletic Director and School Management, should all have access to the Device and know how to use it properly.  All Site Managers should also have the WBGT software downloaded onto their phone to monitor remotely.

The following video explains the use of the WBGT:  https://www.cifstate.org/sports-medicine/WBGT

Any day in which the temperature is expected to be 85 degrees Fahrenheit or higher and outdoor activities are planned, the Athletic Trainer/Athletic Director must take one WBGT measurement after 2:00 PM and before any athletic practice or game takes place.

If the WBGT measurement falls into the Yellow Category 76.3° F to 81° F) or higher the Athletic Director and Assistant Principal of Athletics, must help ensure that the required protocols are implemented.  One additional measurement must then be done one hour later to monitor changes in the WBGT heat index.  If the WBGT reading increases into a new category, then new protocols must be implemented. If the second reading is the same or lower, then no further measurements are required.

If extreme heat becomes an issue prior to 2:00 PM, District and Site staff will work to coordinate a district-wide response for outdoor school activities.  Though initial readings will be done at the District Office, each site may be asked to provide a reading form their site to make further decisions.

EXTREME HEAT REGULATIONS FOR ATHLETICS

As per CA State Law AB 1653 and CIF Bylaw 503 K. Heat Illness and Air Quality Index Protocols, all CIF member schools must adhere to the CIF Heat Illness Prevention and Heat Acclimatization Policies.

Extreme Heat Procedures: The WetBulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) is a measure of the heat stress in direct sunlight, which takes into account: temperature, humidity, wind speed, sun angle, and cloud cover (solar radiation). This differs from the Heat Index, which takes into consideration temperature and humidity and is calculated for shady areas.

The WBGT is especially valuable in environments where people are physically active, such as sports, as it provides a better assessment of the risk of heat-related conditions during physical exertion.

CIF requires that schools use the WBGT for the most accurate measurement.  It is mandated for the benefit of the health and safety of our student-athletes that practice/games be canceled, or delayed until cooler when WBGT exceeds 86.2°F for our Region/Category.   When using WBGT readings, all high schools in the Fremont Union High School District reside in Category 1.

EXTREME HEAT OUTDOOR ACTIVITY GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS

Please keep in mind that the Temperatures listed in the chart below are calculated using a WBGT and are not basic air temperatures.

WBGT for Area/Category 1	Outdoor Activity Guidelines/Requirements
<76.1° F	GREEN - Normal Activities Provide at least 3 rest breaks each hour with a minimum duration of three minutes each.
76.3° F to 81° F	YELLOW - Use Discretion for intense or prolonged exercise Provide at least 3 rest breaks each hour with a minimum duration of four minutes each.
81.1° F to 84° F<	ORANGE - Maximum outdoor practice is 2 hours – Monitor WBGT Provide at least four rest breaks each hour with a minimum duration of four minutes each. Football & Field Hockey players are restricted to helmet, shoulder pads and shorts during practice.  If WBGT rises to this level during practice, players may continue to workout wearing full pads without changing into shorts.
84.2° F to 86° F	RED - Maximum Outdoor practice is 1 hour – Monitor WBGT Contests/Games are permitted with additional hydration breaks. No protective equipment may be worn during practice. No conditioning activities allowed. 20 Minutes of rest breaks must be distributed throughout the 1 hour practice.
86.2° F or above	BLACK - No outdoor workouts/games/activities. Delay all outdoor practices and contests until a cooler WBGT is reached.  Cancelations may occur.

For more information, please go to https://cifss.org/news/heat-illness-prevention-and-heat-acclimatization-policies/

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