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Heat/Air Quality Index <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 />Danger Category <br />Explanation <br />(Degrees F) <br />► Fatigue possible with pro- <br />80 — 90 Degrees <br />Caution <br />longed exposure & physical <br />activity. <br />► Sunstroke, heat cramps & <br />90 —105 Degrees <br />Extreme Caution <br />heat exhaustion possible <br />with prolonged exposure & <br />physical activity. <br />► Sunstroke, heat cramps or <br />105 —130 Degrees <br />Danger <br />heat exhaustion likely <br />► Heatstroke possible <br />130+ Degrees <br />Extreme Danger <br />I -Heatstroke or sunstroke is <br />imminent. <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 />AQl Basics for Ozone and Particle Pollution <br />Daily AQI Color Levels of Concern Values of Index Description of Air Quality <br />ood 0 to 50 Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses <br />little or no risk. <br />Yellow Moderate 51 to 100 <br />Orange <br />I Unhealthy for Sensitive 101 to 150 <br />Groups <br />151 to 200 <br />Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a <br />risk for some people, particularly those who are <br />unusually sensitive to air pollution. <br />Members of sensitive groups may experience <br />health effects. The general public is less likely to <br />be affected. <br />Some members of the general public may <br />experience health effects; members of sensitive <br />groups may experience more serious health <br />11 <br />Approved: Commission: April 9, 2025, City Council: April 21, 2025 <br />Page 63 of 184 <br />