Working in Extreme Weather

Call University Police (333 from an on-campus phone or 631-632-3333 from a non-campus phone).

Heat Stress Emergency - Lay the person down and raise the legs and feet slightly. Remove tight or heavy clothing. Have the person sip chilled water, a sports drink containing electrolytes or another nonalcoholic beverage without caffeine. Cool the person by spraying or sponging with cool water and fanning.

Cold Stress Emergency - Call 911 or 333 immediately in an emergency. Move the worker to a warm room or vehicle. Remove any wet clothing and replace with dry clothing. Wrap the entire body (including the head and neck) in layers of blankets; and with a vapor barrier (e.g. tarp, garbage bag) Do not cover the face. Give warm sweetened drinks if alert (no alcohol), to help increase the body temperature. Never try to give a drink to an unconscious person. Place warm bottles or hot packs in armpits, sides of chest, and groin. If the worker has no pulse, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) should be provided and continued until the person responds or medical aid becomes available.
- Stony Brook University Weather Station at Lot 40
- Stony Brook Health Sciences Center Weather Station