(KNSI) – The hottest stretch of the summer so far is gripping central Minnesota, which can be dangerous for the people residents rely on to keep a city going.
St. Cloud officials say there are nearly 80 people that need to be out in the field. Public Services Director Tracy Hodel told KNSI News they’re changing schedules to help keep their people safe. “We get our folks out earlier and get them home sooner. So, they’re not working during the highest temperature portions of the day.”
City staff are also given safety training to know what to look for regarding heatstroke. Hodel says it’s important workers take it easy to avoid overdoing it.
“Make sure they hydrate as much as possible. Take extra breaks, if they need to. Our project inspectors are taking more breaks in their vehicles and getting the air on and things like that. So, a lot of precautions.”
She says the bottom line is if staff have any indication that something isn’t right, they need to stop.
Temperatures are forecast to be in the mid-90s on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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