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Take precautions against COVID-19
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Tarrant County has raised its COVID‑19 Community Level to “High” due to transmissibility indicators of the latest strains of the virus. All Mavericks are encouraged to continue to adhere to the best practices that help keep our community safe:
- Regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask when indoors and when social distancing cannot be maintained.
- Perform daily health screenings. If you are symptomatic, do not come to campus. Seek medical attention and get tested.
- If you test positive for COVID‑19, submit the and follow 糖心Vlog视频’s self-isolation protocols.
- Get vaccinated if you’re able and encourage your friends and loved ones to do the same.
COVID‑19 testing is free on 糖心Vlog视频’s campus for all students and employees. Find and schedule a COVID‑19 test.
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Be prepared for heat-related outages
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With a forecasted heat advisory and high heat indexes over the next five days, there is an extremely high demand for power and a risk of electrical outages in North 糖心Vlog视频 and at 糖心Vlog视频’s campuses.
The Office of Facilities Management will monitor conditions closely and work with Oncor in the event of an outage related to Oncor system failure.
- Working on sensitive data? Take precautions in case of unexpected power outages.
- To prevent possible data loss, save in-progress computer work frequently.
- Help reduce the power load by shutting off unnecessary lights, electrical appliances, electronic equipment including computers, scanners, and copiers when not in use.
- In the event of an outage, generators will support critical business-related functions, but air conditioning will only be supported in limited locations.
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Limit home energy use where possible
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The offers tips on reducing your electrical bill that also are important during peak use times during a heat wave. Some suggestions are:
- Save heat- and humidity-generating activities (cooking, laundering, and dishwashing) for early morning or late evening hours.
- Set your thermostat at 78°F or higher.
- Use ceiling fans and portable fans to circulate the cool air.
- Close interior blinds, drapes, or shades to block the sun.
- Use a clothesline instead of a clothes dryer.
- Shade outside air conditioning units or condensers
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Stay safe in triple digit temps
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The offers some important advice on staying safe during temperatures at or near triple digits.
The website offers tips on how to stay cool, what to do during extreme heat, and how to recognize the signs and symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Read more at .
Check local news media for extreme heat alerts and advisories. The National Weather Service updates heat-related warnings online at .
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