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Heatwave forces school safety measures
17 Aug
Summary
- Schools implement water breaks and limit outdoor activities.
- Student athletics follow strict guidelines during extreme heat.
- Temperatures reach up to 97 degrees with extreme heat warnings.
As life-threatening heat conditions persist, Leon County Schools has enacted safety precautions on the fourth day of the new school year. The district announced on August 17 that it is taking appropriate measures in response to an extreme heat warning.
These precautions include frequent water breaks for students, limitations on physical activity after midday, and evaluations of outdoor activity safety. Student athletics, such as football, cheer, and marching band, will follow school board policies and Florida High School Athletic Association guidelines.
The region is experiencing temperatures in the mid- to high 90s, with Tallahassee facing a high of 93 to 97 degrees and heat indices from 110 to 117. Other cities in the Big Bend region and eastern Panhandle, including Quincy, Panama City, and Port St. Joe, are also under an extreme heat warning.
