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Town officials make plans for dealing with another heat wave
26 June 2008 – By William Holloman, staff writer
Temperatures recently that eased over the 100-degree mark on three occasions shattered records across the entire state, and had municipal officials worrying about health issues for employees who worked out in the elements.
The record-shattering heat appeared to be an attempt on the part of Mother Nature to run past June and jump dead into July heat and humidity.
It has eased off since, with more seasonable temperatures.
The high forecast for last week was 91, but only for one day. The rest of the week was forecast to register in the mid eighties.
Lows were even more seasonable.
One night’s low was forecast for 59 degrees. The highest night temperature was 70.
The horrid temperature and humidity of mid-June resulted in a briefing with town department heads and Town Manager Charles Brown.
“We want to make sure everyone is aware of the danger of being out in the heat,” he said.
Brown said department heads are making sure employees out in “the trenches” are taking ample break periods and drinking plenty of fluids.
He said supervisors are keeping close checks on those employees.
“I like to go out myself and make sure they are reminded that it is hot and extra care needs to be observed.” said Brown.
He noted that it is also an issue that is closely covered in town-sponsored safety classes.
The Town Manager did say if push comes to shove he will implement a schedule change that will allows those who work outside to come in several hours early and close out the day earlier.
“We covered that issue during the briefing with supervisors, and it is something that very well may be implemented as the summer heat rises,” he added.
Brown said the heat wave will not be the last one this summer, and it is best now to go ahead and have a schedule in place when needed.
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