We have to get a new chiller installed, like yesterday, the sheriff said. If the temperature rises in the jail the way it is and stays that way, we’ll be moving prisoners. And we don t want to do that.
He said his jail staff is at risk as well. Working when it s up to 95 degrees isn t feasible.
The commissioners voted 3-0 to declare a health and safety emergency, which allowed the county to move quickly in making the purchase.
The county will pay $85,000 for a new chiller. We need to move on this now, the sheriff advised. I need to make a phone call to get this installed.