Schools in the city of Philadelphia and suburbs made changes to their outdoor schedules Wednesday due to the code red air quality alert.
PHILADELPHIA --The Philadelphia Department of Public Health says it is in contact with organizations that are planning outdoor activities Wednesday and recommending that they consider postponing them "for everyone's safety."
In response, the Philadelphia School District says this means that students and staff should remain indoors and limit time outside. Extended outside activities, such as outside field trips and field days should be postponed. Schools already on a field trip should move indoors. Recess and all outside activities should be moved indoors if possible or canceled. The District's Athletics Office will support schools in rescheduling outdoor athletic games that were scheduled for today.
"In addition, all windows and doors at school buildings should remain closed to minimize air pollution. Today's forecast calls for a high of 79F. Though warm, the District does not expect indoor temperatures to exceed levels that would warrant early dismissal," the Philadelphia School District said.
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