Safety and Emergency Information

From: universitynews@cpp.edu

To: students, faculty, staff, auxiliary staff

Subject: Weather Alert: Excessive Heat Warning

Date: 3/16/26

Dear Campus Community,

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Los Angeles area from 10 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026 through 8 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026. The NWS advisory notes that temperatures will approach or exceed 100 degrees with the potential high risk of heat illness.

Campus safety and your wellbeing are our top priorities. While the university will remain open and continue normal operations, we are closely monitoring conditions, including weather, wind and impacts to the campus. We encourage you to monitor local conditions.

During hot weather, remember to:

• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
• Limit outdoor activities when possible.
• If you’re outside, find shade. Wear a hat wide enough to protect your face. 
• Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
• Consider pet safety. If they are outside, make sure they have plenty of cool water and access to comfortable shade.
• Heat waves may cause you to lose power. Visit SCE for general updates and helpful information on power shutoffs.

For more information and resources about excessive heat, visit Ready.gov.  

Students

Assume your classes will continue as regularly scheduled and communicate with your instructors as needed. If you need to seek resources, assistance or support, please contact the Care Center. 

Faculty and Staff

Employees should follow their normal schedule and attendance procedures. Individuals may reach out to their managers if they need supportive resources. Staff whose work requires them to work outdoors should consult with their manager for additional information.

We will continue to monitor the situation and share updates as needed via email and the Safety website.

Resources

• Cal Poly Pomona Heat Illness Prevention Program (PDF) 
• Heat Illness Health Effects (PDF)
• Heat Illness Prevention Training (Students)
• Heat Illness Prevention Training (Employees)
• Heat illness Prevention Training (Supervisor)

In the event of an emergency, this Safety website (www.cpp.edu/safety) would provide critical information to the university community.

• If this is an emergency, dial 911 on a campus phone or dial 909-869-3070 from a mobile device
• Blue light emergency phones on campus connect with University Police
• Emergency Management
• University Police

There is currently no emergency on campus.