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Temperature Management KEEPING TEAM MEMBERS AND ANIMALS SAFE AT THE MUNICIPAL SHELTER Robert Golembeski, Operations Manager Pat D’Angelo, Building Services Manager 1 MOVING FORWARD AGENDA 2 HOT WEATHER PROTOCOL Team Member Safety Informing ASO Staff Current Protocol Water And Pools Kennels And Play-yards 3 HOT WEATHER PROTOCOL TEAM MEMBER SAFETY • Canopies recently installed for team members to limit exposure during play-groups • • Water coolers are filled every morning for team members and the public • AAC has over 15 portable fans and air movers for temperature management • Team members are required to take breaks throughout the day • Spreading awareness of heatstroke in people 4 HOT WEATHER PROTOCOL INFORMING ASO STAFF Daily forecast updates sent out in the morning by Animal Care Leads Any possible protocol changes for the day are included 5 HOT WEATHER PROTOCOL CURRENT PROTOCOL • Minimize time walking on pavement and stay in the shade • Close sliding “guillotine” doors on empty kennels • This helps keep the interior cooler • Check for low water in kennels • Report HVAC outages to a lead/supervisor immediately • Monitor for any signs of extreme heat distress and report animals as needed • Extra attention to senior dogs and puppies • Check that dogs are not in exterior kennel • Dogs can be let back out when Leads determine the temperature has cooled enough • Usually after 5:30 PM or when the ground has cooled enough to touch for ten seconds without burning HOTDOG - delicious! - great dog treats! - pill pockets for vets! HOT DOG - dangerous! - radio/report for help! - prevention is key! 6 HOT WEATHER PROTOCOL WATER AND POOLS • Pools are located around campus for medium-large dogs • Volunteers empty and refill pools outside of fenced play-yards • Animal Care empties and refills play-yard pools and drinking water buckets in the morning • Use of pools might be limited if there is a possible outbreak of contagious illness • Other ways to cool down dogs • Gentle stream from water hose • Wet towel or cloth to wipe coat • Wet only the paws 7 HOT WEATHER PROTOCOL KENNELS AND PLAY-YARDS • Interior kennels are cleaned early in the day when temperature is lowest • Limits heat exposure for dogs • Play-yards are covered or have trees to provide shade • Turf in play-yards is sprayed with water from sprinklers for temperature regulation • Playgroups only occur during the morning 8 MAINTENANCE Building Services Department Updates HVAC 9 MAINTENANCE PAT D’ANGELO, BUILDING SERVICES MANAGER • BSD has 6 HVAC technicians to assess and make repairs • Contracts with 7 HVAC vendors/contractors for back up assistance • ASO has full time BSD staff on site since May • Building Automation System regulates temperatures 10 MAINTENANCE HVAC • Every kennel run has HVAC • Public entrances and open kennel doors bring in warm/hot air • Supply/Return duct cleaning completed annually • Monthly preventative maintenance on all HVAC units • Parts for energy-saving units need to be special ordered and can cause delay • Space coolers are used in the delay to cool down kennels and public areas 11 MOVING FORWARD Opportunities Ahead Process Standards 12 MOVING FORWARD OPPORTUNITIES AHEAD • ASO is working on a potential 2026 bond package that may include a new play area. • ASO Leadership is beginning to review existing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and adapt them as needed. • Processes and procedures not formally documented are going through the process of standardization • Incorporate Safety First in all we do. • Evaluate in the investment of equipment and clothing to keep our team members safe.* *Subject to budget appropriations 13 Q&A 14 THANK YOU! 15