Working groups have been established in the Vitebsk region to coordinate the work of educational institutions in adverse weather conditions
January 13, 2026
Working Groups Established in Vitebsk Region to Coordinate Educational Institutions' Operations Amidst Adverse Weather Conditions
Daily monitoring of weather conditions is carried out, and issues concerning the transportation of students, timely removal of icicles and ice, and excessive snow load on building roofs are under control.
The Main Department for Education of the Regional Executive Committee reminded that the decision on the temporary cancellation of educational classes due to unfavorable weather conditions in general secondary and special education institutions is made by local executive committees when the air temperature at 7:00 AM is -25°C and below with a wind speed of more than 3 m/s.
Educational institution managements are authorized to limit students' outdoor stay: for children under 3 years old – at temperatures from -15°C; from -18°C – for children aged 3 to 7 years; for children over 7 years old – from -22°C.
In each district of the region, educational institutions located near highways have been identified and agreed upon with territorial traffic police units, where, if necessary, temporary accommodation points for citizens will be promptly organized with provision of hot meals.