How to Stay Cool on a School Bus

It's going to be HOT this week. The National Weather Service has placed all of western Kentucky and southern Indiana under an Excessive Heat Warning and we're expecting a daily heat index of 105+.

National Weather Service

This heat wave is especially concerning for the parents of children and teens who ride the bus to school. Did you know that temperatures on a school bus can get up to 130 degrees? According to Stephanie Pierce, a school bus driver in Daviess County, they can and will all this week.

Stephanie's not a fan of sweating, but admits that she's pretty much soaked by the time she gets home each day around 5pm.

Stephanie Pierce

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So, the popular Route 61 driver is sharing some important bus safety tips on how to combat this week's high heat and humidity. As Stephanie says, "I just want to help out and give some reminders and hints to help children stay comfortable on the bus."

1. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD WEARS LIGHT CLOTHING BUT SCHOOL APPROPRIATE CLOTHES.

2. PUT A SWEATER OR SWEATSHIRT IN YOUR CHILD'S BACKPACK FOR INSIDE SCHOOL USE ONLY. THEY WON'T NEED IT ON THE BUS.

3. MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS A WATER BOTTLE WITH THEM THIS WEEK AND REMIND THEM TO FILL IT UP BEFORE THEY GET ON THE BUS TO GO HOME. STAY HYDRATED!

4. IF YOU HAVE A SMALL HANDHELD FAN, SEND IT WITH YOUR CHILD.

5. IF YOU ARE ABLE TO TRANSPORT YOUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL, YOU MAY WANT TO CONSIDER THAT THIS WEEK BECAUSE OF THE EXCESSIVE HEAT.

Stephanie, who developed the list with her friend Amanda Clark, says, 'I hope this will help out." She adds, "I love having each kid on my bus and I believe we are going to make it through this week. Route 61 clear!"

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