Lifeguard shortage: Some of Philadelphia's best lifeguards working overtime amid staffing issues
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia has seen a long stretch of severe summer heat and, unfortunately, the city's lifeguard shortage is at an all-time high.
In May, the city reported needing 150 lifeguards to fulfill positions at community pools. Now, the city's most dedicated lifeguards are working nearly everyday just to keep the pools open and safe for residents. "I was working straight through since the beginning of the summer, but last week was my first time taking off for a whole week," said first-time lifeguard, Milan Howell.
Howell has been spending her summer by the pool as she dedicates extra time to work every week. She says she is happy to be making good money and city officials are relieved to have a guard so dedicated and willing to work amid staffing issues.
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