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UIL Heat Rule Record-Keeping and Emergency Action Plan Requirements

What WBGT readings to document, what your emergency action plan must include for heat and cold-water immersion, and the part that ...

Jun 16, 2026  ·  min read
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A Superintendent's WBGT Compliance Checklist for Texas Districts

A district-level WBGT compliance checklist for the UIL heat rule: inventory sites, set zone classes, stage ...

Jun 16, 2026  ·  min read
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What Is WBGT, and Why It Replaced the Heat Index for Athletics

WBGT adds sun and wind to temperature and humidity to measure heat stress for athletes. What it is, how it ...

Jun 16, 2026  ·  min read
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Does the UIL Heat Rule Apply to Marching Band? Yes, and Here Is What Directors Need

Yes. The UIL WBGT requirement covers outdoor marching band, not just athletics. What it means for directors ...

Jun 16, 2026  ·  min read
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Texas WBGT Activity Thresholds: What Each Reading Requires

How Texas WBGT zones escalate, the 79.7F and 82F cooling-zone trigger, and how to find your Class 2 or Class ...

Jun 16, 2026  ·  min read
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How EOCs Use Weather Data During Hurricanes | Weatherstem

Learn how emergency operation centers use real-time weather data before, during, and after hurricanes to ...

Jun 10, 2026  ·  min read
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Hurricane Preparedness Checklist for County Emergency Managers

Use this hurricane preparedness checklist for county emergency managers to review plans, assess weather ...

Jun 5, 2026  ·  min read
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Weather Stations for Emergency Operations Centers: What Belongs at the Watch Desk

Why every EOC needs an on-site weather station. Configurations by agency size, the decisions it drives, and ...

Jun 5, 2026  ·  min read
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Oklahoma HB 1675: Youth Camp Weather Safety Law Requirements

Oklahoma HB 1675 requires youth camps to file hazard assessments and Emergency Action Plans by January 1, ...

May 14, 2026  ·  min read
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Texas Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act: What Youth Camps Must Have in Place

Texas Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act (SB1/HB1) requires youth camps to have real-time weather alerts, ...

May 14, 2026  ·  min read