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<br />11 <br />Approved: Commission: April 9, 2025, City Council: April 21, 2025 <br />The purpose of this section is to increase awareness of the health and safety risks associated with high heat <br />and humid weather conditions. The potential for injuries has statistically shown to increase during high-heat <br />periods. It lowers mental alertness and physical performance, promotes irritability, anger, and other emotional <br />states that may cause athletes, coaches, or spectators to overlook safety procedures. <br />It is the responsibility of the organization and its coaches to make the decision on whether to practice or play <br />based on the heat and humidity. The heat index is referred to as the “apparent temperature,” that is a measure <br />of how humidity acts with elevated temperatures to reduce the body’s ability to cool itself. <br />Apparent Temperature <br />(Degrees F) <br />Danger Category Explanation <br />80 – 90 Degrees Caution <br />► Fatigue possible with pro- <br />longed exposure & physical <br />activity. <br />90 – 105 Degrees Extreme Caution <br />► Sunstroke, heat cramps & <br />heat exhaustion possible <br />with prolonged exposure & <br />physical activity. <br />105 – 130 Degrees Danger <br />► Sunstroke, heat cramps or <br />heat exhaustion likely <br />► Heatstroke possible <br />130+ Degrees Extreme Danger ► Heatstroke or sunstroke is <br />imminent. <br /> <br />Air Quality Index (AQI) <br />The AQI is the EPA’s tool for communicating outdoor air quality and health. The AQI included six color- <br />coded categories, each corresponding to a range of index values. The higher the AQI, the greater the level of <br />air pollution and the greater the health concern. <br /> <br /> <br />Heat/Air Quality Index <br /> <br />Page 27 of 54