Heat Safety for Student Athletes | Savannah News

Student athletes are back on the field, but extreme heat demands serious safety measures. Schools like Savannah Chatham County Public Schools use a “wet bulb” index — factoring in temperature, humidity, wind, and sun — to limit or halt outdoor practices. If the index hits 86, training intensity and duration are capped; above 92, outdoor practices are banned. Trainers are mandatory at every practice, with ice baths and emergency protocols ready to go. The key message? Stay hydrated — schools are fully equipped to keep student athletes safe in the heat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/51fb5752daaf7a68