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Cold Weather Advisory Letter To Parents

The document is a letter from the principal of Viscount Alexander Public School informing parents about extremely cold weather conditions forecast for the next few days, with temperatures reaching as low as -29°C and wind chills as low as -39°C. The letter notes that the school cancelled outdoor recess and activities to keep students warm and safe. It also provides information on monitoring student arrival times and contacting parents if a student does not show up at their usual time. The principal encourages parents to review the included documents on wind chill hazards and frostbite prevention to ensure children remain warm and safe.

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Cold Weather Advisory Letter To Parents

The document is a letter from the principal of Viscount Alexander Public School informing parents about extremely cold weather conditions forecast for the next few days, with temperatures reaching as low as -29°C and wind chills as low as -39°C. The letter notes that the school cancelled outdoor recess and activities to keep students warm and safe. It also provides information on monitoring student arrival times and contacting parents if a student does not show up at their usual time. The principal encourages parents to review the included documents on wind chill hazards and frostbite prevention to ensure children remain warm and safe.

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Viscount Alexander Public School 1401 Dover Road Cornwall, ON K6J 1V6 TEL: 613-932-4131 FAX: 1-855-508-1584

Mr. Darryl Beck, Principal; Mrs. Jacqueline Slowey, Vice-Principal Mrs. Lynn MacDonell, Office Administrator

January 23, 2013 Dear Parents/Guardians: Environment Canada is forecasting extremely cold temperatures for the next few days, reaching as low as -29 C in some areas with the wind chill making it feel like -39 C. Please be sure that your child is dressed appropriately. At Viscount today, we cancelled recess and other outside activities to ensure all students remained warm and safe. We are monitoring the situation and will continue to keep students indoors for recess if we believe conditions warrant it. We will make this decision in consultation with local health units. We will also ensure that, when students arrive at school and conditions warrant it, they enter the school immediately to limit their exposure to cold temperatures. We will closely monitor the arrival of children to ensure that all students arrive on time. If a student does not arrive at school by their usual time, we will contact the students parent/guardian to ensure they are safe. Please review Environment Canadas document Wind Chill Hazards And What To Do and the Frostbite Fact Sheet included with this letter to ensure your child remains warm and safe. Thank you for your help. Sincerely,

Darryl Beck Principal


WIND CHILL HAZARDS AND WHAT TO DO WIND CHILL 0 to -9 -10 to -27 RISK OF FROSTBITE Low Low OTHER HEALTH CONCERNS .. Slight increase in discomfort. .. Uncomfortable. .. Risk of hypothermia if outside for long periods without adequate protection. WHAT TO DO .. Dress warmly. .. Stay dry. .. Dress in layers of warm clothing, with an outer layer that is wind-resistant. .. Wear a hat, mittens or insulated gloves, a scarf and insulated, waterproof footwear. .. Stay dry. .. Keep active. .. Dress in layers of warm clothing, with an outer layer that is wind-resistant. .. Cover exposed skin. .. Wear a hat, mittens or insulated gloves, a scarf, neck tube or face mask and insulated, waterproof footwear. .. Stay dry. .. Keep active. .. Dress in layers of warm clothing, with an outer layer that is wind-resistant. .. Cover all exposed skin. .. Wear a hat, mittens or insulated gloves, a scarf, neck tube or face mask and insulated, waterproof footwear. .. Stay dry. .. Keep active. .. Be Careful. Dress very warmly in layers of clothing, with an outer layer that is wind-resistant. .. Cover all exposed skin. .. Wear a hat, mittens or insulated gloves, a scarf, neck tube or face mask and insulated, waterproof footwear. .. Be ready to cut short or cancel outdoor activities. .. Stay dry. .. Keep active. .. Stay indoors.

-28 to -39

Risk: exposed skin can freeze in 10 to 30 minutes

.. Risk of frostnip or frostbite: check face and extremities for numbness or whiteness. .. Risk of hypothermia if outside for long periods without adequate clothing or shelter from wind and cold.

-40 to -47

High Risk: exposed skin can freeze in 5 to 10 minutes*

.. High risk of frostbite: check face and extremities for numbness or whiteness .. Risk of hypothermia if outside for long periods without adequate clothing or shelter from wind and cold

-48 to -54

Very High Risk: exposed skin can freeze in 2 to 5 minutes*

.. Very high risk of frostbite: check face and extremities frequently for numbness or whiteness .. Serious risk of hypothermia if outside for long periods without adequate clothing or shelter from wind and cold

-55 and colder

Extremely High Risk: exposed DANGER! Outdoor conditions are hazardous. skin can freeze in less than 2 minutes* *In sustained winds over 50 km/h, frostbite can occur faster than indicated. Source: Environment Canada Weather and Meteorology

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