Making Government Cool, Literally

Is this John Berry's idea of making government cool again? As temperatures in Washington and across the eastern United States climb into the triple digits this week, the OPM director is reminding agencies that "our employees are the federal government's most important asset, and we should take all available steps to ensure they are protected during potentially dangerous heat waves that are likely to continue throughout the summer."

Firs and foremost, especially for those who work outdoors, said Berry, is "the need for employees to remain adequately hydrated; providing immediate and ready access to potable drinking water and other liquids will ensure their health and well-being." He also directed agency chief human capital officers to several federal Web sites that provide information on dealing with severe weather.