The City of Hamilton Public Health Department monitors weather forecasts closely and notifies
the media and community partners of a heat event. A heat event occurs when the forecast calls
for one or more days with a 40 or higher humidex reading. Once HWDSB
has been notified of a
heat event, information will be posted on our website and the following precautionary steps will
be taken for students:
- Limit physical outdoor activities
- Ensure access to water
- Close drapes and blinds
- Move students through cooler areas of the school
- Monitor students for symptoms of heat stress
