A Stafford County Public School's (SCPS) event took a turn for the worse when extreme heat caused 100 people to feel ill, requiring aid from Fredericksburg Fire and EMS. Eight people from the event were so ill that they were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
SCPS kicked off the 2022 Teacher/Staff Convocation at 9:30 a.m. Employees gathered for the professional development event at the Virginia Credit Union Stadium in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
School officials say staff watched the weather forecast and planned for emergency services, however, the extreme heat was underestimated. Staff claim water was provided throughout the event but ultimately there didn't appear to be enough water supplied.
Around 11 a.m. crews from the Fredericksburg Fire and EMS were contacted.