Baltimore DPW Battles Heatwave | Baltimore News

Baltimore’s DPW is on high alert as a brutal heatwave hits, with temps soaring and the heat index hitting 105 — and they’re taking serious steps to protect workers. Every truck now comes equipped with coolers full of water and sports drinks, all AC units have been inspected, and crews must take mandatory 15-minute breaks every hour. These measures follow the tragic death of a sanitation worker last year from heat illness, prompting new training for supervisors to spot early signs of heat exhaustion and act fast. To cut exposure, recycling is paused for the week, trash pickup starts at 5 AM, and residents are urged to set bins out the night before. Plus, a voluntary water conservation effort is underway across the city. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/92608d131515705f