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Mission CISD Cold Weather Notice to Parents

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Dear Parent/Guardian,
As you may have heard, the National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting the arrival of unusually cold weather for our area. A special weather statement issued by them on Tuesday, January 5 indicated a cold front to arrive during the mid-morning hours of Thursday, January 7. Temperatures are expected to decrease during the day on Thursday. The NWS advises residents to prepare for the possibility of a freeze Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

Mission CISD is taking precautions in advance of this weather event to make sure our buildings and vehicles will be safe and warm for our students and staff. Plans are also in place to address possible rerouting of buses should one or two routes be impacted by conditions. District officials will continue to monitor the forecasts and weather conditions, especially overnight Thursday. Should a school closure be required, the district will make the announcement as early as possible that night/early Friday morning. Any announcement made regarding this issue would be given to local media (TV and radio). Announcements would also be posted on the district's website: www.mcisd.net, through the district's Facebook page and Twitter. At this time (Wed. Jan. 6) we are planning for a normal school-day schedule on Friday.

The NWS and Centers for Disease Control also have the following recommendations:
  • Be careful with the use of electric space heaters indoors
  • Use fireplace, wood stoves or other combustion heaters only if they are properly vented to the outside and do not leak flue gas into the indoor air space
  • Ensure adequate ventilation if you must use a kerosene heater
  • Do not place a space heater within 3 feet of anything that may catch on fire, such as drapes, furniture, or bedding
  • Never cover a space heater
  • Never place a space heater on top of furniture or near water
  • Never leave children unattended near a space heater
  • Avoid using extension cords to plug in a space heater
  • Do not use a space heater that has a damaged electrical cord
  • Protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning by never using generators, grills, camp stoves or similar devices indoors
  • Store a multipurpose, dry-chemical fire extinguisher near the area to be heated
  • Dress in layers and wear a hat to prevent heat loss from the head
  • Allow outdoor pets to be able to protect themselves from the cold
  • Outdoor plumbing should be protected from possible damage by the cold
  • Cover sensitive outdoor plants 


Estimado padre/guardián,
Como usted pudo haber oído, el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NWS por sus siglas en inglés) está pronosticando la llegada de un frente frío fuera de lo común para nuestra área. Una declaración especial de tiempo emitida por ellos el martes 5 de enero indica un frente frío que llegara durante las horas de media mañana el jueves 7 de enero. Se espera que las temperaturas disminuyan durante el día el jueves. El NWS aconseja a residentes que se preparen para la posibilidad de una helada el jueves, viernes y sábado por las noches.

El distrito escolar de Mission está tomando precauciones por adelantado de este acontecimiento de tiempo para cerciorarse de que nuestros edificios y vehículos estén seguros y cálidos para nuestros alumnos y personal. Planes también están puestos para dirigir la posibilidad de desviar los autobuses escolares si una o dos rutas son afectadas por las condiciones. Los funcionarios del distrito continuarán supervisando los pronósticos y las condiciones de tiempo, especialmente el jueves por la noche. Si se requiere la cancelación de clases, el distrito hará el aviso lo más temprano posible esa noche/el viernes temprano en la mañana. Cualquier aviso hecho con respecto a este asunto se le mandara a los medios locales (TV y radio). Los avisos también serán anunciados en el sitio Web del distrito: www.mcisd.net, a través de la página Facebook y Twitter. En este momento (miércoles 6 de enero) estamos planeando en tener un día de clases normal el viernes.

El NWS y los Centros para el Control de Enfermedades también tienen las siguientes recomendaciones:
  • Tener cuidado con el uso de calentadores eléctricos dentro de su hogar
  • Utilizar la chimenea, estufas de madera u otros calentadores de combustión solamente si son ventilados correctamente al exterior y no escapan humo al espacio aéreo del interior
  • Asegurar la ventilación adecuada si usted va a utilizar un calentador de keroseno
  • No colocar un calentador a 3 pies de cualquier cosa que pueda prender en fuego, tal como las cortinas, los muebles, o colchas
  • Nunca cubrir un calentador
  • Nunca colocar un calentador encima de los muebles o de agua cercana
  • Nunca dejar a los niños desatendidos cerca de un calentador
  • Evitar usar extensión para enchufar un calentador
  • No utilizar un calentador que tenga una extensión eléctrica dañada
  • Protegerse contra el envenenamiento de monóxido de carbono y no use generadores, parrillas, estufas de campo o dispositivos similares dentro de su hogar
  • Almacenar un multiusos, extinguidor cerca del área que se calentará
  • Vestirse en capas y usar un gorro para prevenir la pérdida de calor de la cabeza
  • Permitir a los animales domésticos que se protejan contra el frío
  • La plomería al aire libre se debe proteger contra daño posible por el frío
  • Cubrir plantas al aire libre sensibles

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