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City Council Meeting July 25, 2023

The City Council is meeting on July 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Hurst City Hall. Agendas are posted the Friday before each meeting by 4 p.m.

Citizens Police Academy

The next Citizens Police Academy is scheduled to start August 10, 2023.?The?Hurst?Police Department sponsors the Citizens Police Academy (CPA) with the goal of educating the citizens of?Hurst?on the??Hows?and Whys? of the Hurst Police Department and its operations.?This is accomplished through a series of lectures and hands-on activities on Thursday evenings from?6-9 p.m. for ten weeks.?The CPA?classes are held at the Criminal Justice Center, located at 825 Thousand Oaks.?

Each applicant must be at least 21 years of age, live, work or attend a Church in the city of Hurst and successfully pass a background investigation.?Applications must be turned in no later than?Friday, August 4, 2023 by 5 p.m.?To successfully graduate, each participant is required?to attend at least 8 of the 10?sessions.

For questions, contact Bobbi Parker at 817-788-7342?or [email protected].

Heat Safety

Beat the heat this summer! Read up on heat emergencies and how you can protect yourself and your family against the extreme temperatures this season.

Heat Cramps: These typically affect people who sweat a lot during strenuous activity. This sweating depletes the body's salt & moisture levels. Symptoms include muscle cramps, pain, or spasms in the abdomen, arms, or legs. If you are experiencing these, drink water and eat a snack heavy in carbohydrates. Get medical help if cramps do not subside after 1 hour.

Heat Exhaustion: This is the body's response to an excessive loss of water & salt. It is most likely to affect the elderly, people with high blood pressure, and those working in a hot environment. Symptoms include headache, nausea, weakness, heavy sweating, elevated body temperature, or decreased urine output. If you feel these symptoms then drink small SIPS of water, move to a cool area, and place a cool compress on the neck, head, and underarms.

Remove layers of clothing if needed. Call 9-1-1 if symptoms worsen or last over 1 hour.

Heat Stroke: This is the most serious heat-related illness. The body can no longer sweat or control its temperature. Heat stroke can cause permanent disability or death if the person does not receive emergency treatment. Symptoms include confusion, slurred speech, loss of consciousness, hot & dry skin, seizures, or very high body temperature. If you notice someone exhibiting these symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately and move the person to a cooler place. It is critical that you DO NOT give the person anything to drink. Finally, place a cool compress on the neck, head, and underarms.

Preventing illness:

• Drink plenty of water and fluids high in electrolytes.
• Take breaks in shaded areas or indoors.
• Apply sunscreen as needed.
• Wear lightweight and loose clothing.
• Stay updated on extreme weather alerts and additional safety tips.

Join Team Hurst!

We are currently hiring Water Utilities positions from $20-27 an hour. Hurst employees receive rich benefits for employees and their families to enjoy! These positions inspect, maintain, and repair all facets of the water distribution infrastructure, such as water mains, water meters, and water services. They also assist contractors working on behalf of the City of Hurst.

There are many opportunities for advancement when joining our Water Utilities Division. It's an excellent career path with continuous training and support from our leadership team. There's no need for a college degree, just a desire to work alongside a great team to serve our community that we all get to enjoy!