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Is it safe for kids to be waiting at bus stops in 15 below weather?

I'm not asking because I want to get out of school (well, okay, that would be nice) but seriously, this morning it was -15 F with a -29 F windchill. I'm in high school and it was enough to make me want to stay inside! Shouldn't the district consider cancelling school on these days- after all small children are waiting at bus stops in this weather!

Public Comments

1. its really not safe, but the school district often presumes things like you'll wear a huge coat to stay warm (one that wont fit in your locker) or your guardians with wait in the car with you - or wait in the house. call up your school district and let them know. you can call 411 and ask for the number.
2. No, it's not safe. Breathing in aire that is that cold and dry can lead to pneumonia and other respiratory ailments. For safety, have your kids hold a scarf to their mouth to breathe through that. I don't think school should be cancelled but the school should send home instructions on how to keep your kids protected in those temps.
3. Here's a website the superintendent in my district uses to determine danger of windchills: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/windchill/index.shtml