The safety and well-being of all Newport News shipbuilders is our priority. With that in mind, please review next week’s weather forecast and hot weather safety tips below. We are sharing this information to help you plan for the upcoming week.

Visit the Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) homepage on MyNNS to check daily flag conditions, which are posted on the right side of the page. Red flag conditions indicate a heat index between 91 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Black flag conditions indicate a heat index of 105 degrees or higher.

Please note this is the final heat illness prevention message for this year. As a reminder, NNS returns to the standard shift schedule Monday, Sept. 28.

This Week’s Heat Illness Prevention Tips:

• Fuel your body by eating balanced meals.
• Check to see if any medications you take increase your risk of heat illness. Some medications reduce sweating or your sense of thirst, increasing your risk of dehydration.