The Darby Outlook

The SAPR Victim Advocate, will be on leave from 27 August through 4 September.

For emergencies, please contact:

• DMC SHARP 24/7 Hotline: +39 0444-71-8540 / DSN 646-8540
• DMC SAPR 24/7 Hotline: +39 0434-30-7277 / DSN 632-7277
• Aviano SAPR 24/7 Hotline: +39 0434-30-7272

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MWR is currently seeking volunteers to support the upcoming 2026 Escape from the Tower event, which will take place on  September 18. This event is a great opportunity to get involved, but its success relies heavily on the dedication of our volunteers.

We are looking for personnel to fill the following critical roles:

Volunteer Role

Primary Duty

Road Guards

Ensure participant safety and direct traffic along the course route.

Water Station Manning

Keep participants hydrated by distributing water at designated points.

Finish Line Time Keepers

Accurately track and record participant completion times.

After-Event Tear Down

Assist with packing up equipment and clearing the event site.

How to Volunteer:
If you are interested in filling one of these roles or have any questions about the event timeline, please reach out to our Point of Contact:

• Name: Mr. Todd Smith
• Email: todd.k.smith.naf@army.mil
• Phone: DSN 645-8234

Thank you in advance for your time, support, and willingness to help make this event a success!

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To: All Community Members, Personnel, Employers, and Families

From: Community Safety & Health Office

1. Purpose

This advisory provides combined guidance to protect our community from heat-related illness during the current period of extreme temperatures. It draws on U.S. Army heat injury prevention standards (TB MED 507) and the legally binding Tuscany Regional Ordinance No. 2 of 28 May 2026.

1. Tuscany Regional Ordinance No. 2 (28 May 2026)

This ordinance is in immediate effect through 31 August 2026 across the entire Tuscan territory. Compliance is mandatory.

1. Prohibition of Work (Mandatory)

Outdoor work involving prolonged sun exposure is PROHIBITED from 12:30 to 16:00 in the following sectors:

1. Agriculture and floriculture/nursery (florovivaistico)
2. Outdoor construction sites (cantieri edili all'aperto)
3. Quarries (cave)

1. Conditions That Trigger the Prohibition

The ban applies only on days when the official heat-risk map indicates a "HIGH" (ALTO) risk level, for daily details visit the national platform https://www.worklimate.it/scelta-mappa/sole-attivita-fisica-alta/ / https://www.worklimate.it/en/maps-choice/sun-intense-physical-activity/

1. Refer to the “workers exposed to the sun" (lavoratori esposti al sole) with "intense physical activity" (attività fisica intensa) map, reading at 12:00 PM.
2. The prohibition applies even where preventive measures have already been adopted, when heat stress nonetheless poses significant risk to worker health.
3. Managers, Supervisors and Leaders must check the Worklimate map every morning. If the level is "ALTO," outdoor sun-exposed work in the affected sectors must stop between 12:30 and 16:00.

1. Exemption (Public Interest)

The prohibition does NOT apply to Public Administrations, Public service concessionaires and their contractors when the work concerns public utility, civil protection, or safeguarding public safety, and provided appropriate organizational/operational measures are applied per the Regional Guidelines (Delibera di Giunta Regionale n. 806 of 16/06/2025).

1. Recommended (Strongly Advised) Measures

For all outdoor work, and for work in non-air-conditioned indoor environments influenced by external weather conditions, compliance with the "Guidelines for the protection of workers from heat and solar radiation" (DGR n. 806 of 16/06/2025) is recommended.

1. Penalties

Failure to comply triggers sanctions as provided by law, specifically under Article 650 of the Italian Penal Code (failure to comply with a lawful order of the Authority), unless the act constitutes a more serious offense.

1. U.S. Army Heat Injury Prevention Guidelines (TB MED 507) 

The Army uses the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) index, which accounts for temperature, humidity, sun, and wind.

1. Heat Category Flag System 

Category

WBGT

FLAG

Guidance (General)

1

78.0–81.9

Green

Normal activity; hydrate regularly

2

82.0–84.9

Yellow

Caution for heavy work; increase rest

3

85.0–87.9

Red

Limit strenuous exertion; mandatory rest cycles

4

88.0–89.9

Black

Cease nonessential physical activity

1. Core Army Precautions

• Hydration: Drink proactively; do not exceed 1.5 qt/hour or 12 qt/day (overhydration is dangerous).
• Acclimatization: Allow 7–14 days to adapt; reduce intensity for newcomers/returnees.
• Buddy system: Monitor one another for early warning signs.
• Schedule wisely: Conduct strenuous work in cooler hours — this aligns directly with the Tuscan 12:30–16:00 prohibition.
• Identify high-risk individuals: Prior heat injury, illness, certain medications, overweight, alcohol use, poor sleep.

1. Recognize Heat Illness

• Heat cramps: Rest, hydrate, replace electrolytes.
• Heat exhaustion: Heavy sweating, dizziness, nausea → shade, cool, hydrate, seek aid.
• HEAT STROKE (MEDICAL EMERGENCY): Hot/red skin, confusion, collapse → call 112 immediately, cool aggressively, evacuate.

1. Recommendations

• Employers in agriculture, floriculture, construction or assimilated work activities, and quarries: Verify the Worklimate "ALTO" status daily and enforce the 12:30–16:00 stoppage.
• Reschedule strenuous outdoor activity, sports, and training to early morning / late evening.
• Provide and use shade, water, and rest areas (per DGR 806/2025).
• Stay indoors / air-conditioned spaces during peak heat (≈11:00–18:00).
• Drink water steadily; avoid alcohol, caffeine, sugary drinks.
• Wear light, loose, breathable clothing; hats and sunscreen.
• Never leave children, the elderly, or pets in parked vehicles.
• Check on elderly and isolated neighbors daily.
• Installation emergency/on-call line: (+39) 050-965-8296; IT Emergency number: 112.

1. Reporting & Assistance

Report heat-related incidents or hazardous conditions to the Safety Office, Ms. Chiara Chelossi, CSHO, USAG Italy DMC Safety Coordinator/RSPP, via DSN: 314-645-8155 or email: chiara.chelossi2.ln@army.mil

Stay safe, stay hydrated, comply with the ordinance, and look out for one another.

For any additional information on heat illness prevention, please visit the USAG Italy Safety Office SharePoint at the following page: https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/imcom-id-e-usag-italy-safety-office/SitePages/HEAT-STRESS.aspx