Saturday’s season-opening football game at University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium will coincide with temperatures that are forecast to climb above 90 degrees.
On Thursday, UI announced several measures it is taking to assist fans in the heat. Those include:
“Heat illness cannot be underestimated,” said Kinnick Stadium Medical Director Azeemuddin Ahmed. “Fans can reduce their risk by starting to hydrate with water days prior to the game and continue throughout the game, wear breathable fabrics, seek shelter regularly to avoid the sun and ask for medical help if needed,”
Fans tailgating prior to the game are encouraged to plan accordingly and stay hydrated.
If you or someone attending the game needs medical assistance while at the game, alert CSC stadium staff or ask those around to signal for help.
The No. 25 Hawkeyes host Utah State at 11:03 a.m. The game is sold out and will be televised on FS1 and broadcast on the Hawkeye Radio Network.
On Thursday, UI announced several measures it is taking to assist fans in the heat. Those include:
- Fans will be permitted to enter the stadium with multiple sealed water bottles of any size.
- Concession stands will sell bottled water inside the stadium at a reduced price.
- Fans who need a break from the heat will be able to use an expanded rest area outside the First Aid Station at the southeast corner of the stadium. It will provide shelter, cool air and hydration.
- Johnson County Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency has provided an air-conditioned tent in Krause Family Plaza.
- UIHC physicians and students from the Carver College of Medicine will be onsite to assist with patients.
“Heat illness cannot be underestimated,” said Kinnick Stadium Medical Director Azeemuddin Ahmed. “Fans can reduce their risk by starting to hydrate with water days prior to the game and continue throughout the game, wear breathable fabrics, seek shelter regularly to avoid the sun and ask for medical help if needed,”
Fans tailgating prior to the game are encouraged to plan accordingly and stay hydrated.
If you or someone attending the game needs medical assistance while at the game, alert CSC stadium staff or ask those around to signal for help.
The No. 25 Hawkeyes host Utah State at 11:03 a.m. The game is sold out and will be televised on FS1 and broadcast on the Hawkeye Radio Network.
It’ll be hot Saturday. Here’s how UI will help fans at Hawkeyes’ opener
Saturday’s season-opening football game at University of Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium will coincide with temperatures that are forecast to climb above 90 degrees. On Thursday, UI announced several measures it is taking to assist fans in the heat.
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