Heat wave spurs safety precautions at city pools

411 views · Published 29 July 2015 · 1:59 · Indexed 31 October 2026

Channel: Kansas City Star · 2015 · News & Politics

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Many community members flocked toward city pools to cool down on Tuesday, July 28, when the heat index was above 100 degrees. At Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center in Overland Park, Kan., precautions are in place during extreme heat to ensure the safety of pool users and staff—such as pouring buckets of water on lifeguards to cool them down. Despite the high temperatures, many community members enjoyed cooling down in the water. Video by Annie Schugart / [email protected]

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