Sample Wind Velocity Preparedness Guide
Where appropriate, prior to and during outside physical activities, check for wind warnings and cancel and/or make accommodations to activities where winds may pose a hazard to students.
Anemometer – an instrument for measuring the speed of the wind (handheld model - $100.00).
This section outlines actions that must be taken dependent upon the velocity of the wind.
For water activities follow the wind guidelines for participation/cancellation of the governing body of the activity (for example, rowing, sailing), outside activity provider, or school board.
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0-19 km/h |
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20-39 km/h |
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40-49 km/h |
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50-59 km/h |
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60 km/h or greater wind speeds (or) gusts of wind of 90 km/h |
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