Full Notification

The Merrimack School District has issued a 2 hour delay tomorrow morning due to the extreme cold temperatures.

Safety note:
Please remember to bring in your pets as this cold weather is not safe for them to remain outside for any extended periods. Make sure you also check on your elderly neighbors over the next couple of days as this cold air is going to be hanging around.

Some cold weather safety hints:
 

Dress in layers and cover exposed skin

• Cover as much exposed skin as possible.  Frostbite can develop over a relatively short period of time during periods of extreme cold
• Wear waterproof and windproof outer layers
• Wear a hat
• Choose warm mittens instead of gloves
• Wear warm, waterproof boots
• Choose wool, silk or polypropylene inner layers of clothing, these materials hold more body heat than cotton

Stay Dry

• Avoid wearing wet clothing, as you are more likely to develop hypothermia if you are cold and wet
• Change into dry clothing as soon as possible if you get wet from precipitation, sweat or submersion in water

 Take care when outdoors

• Check the weather report before going outside
• Warm up by taking regular breaks in heated buildings such as libraries and malls
• Reschedule outdoor activities and limit time outdoors if severe weather is forecast

Stay active and safe

• Wear comfortable winter boots with a wide and low heel
• Wear bright-coloured clothing in snowy weather
• Notify friends or family where you will be when going on outdoor activities, such as hiking and skiing