Because of efforts to reduce energy consumption, most of the Unified Government staff will work from home on Tuesday, Feb. 16, according to an announcement on the UG’s website.
A skeletal staff will be onsite during the day, according to the announcement.
By working remotely, they will help reduce electricity demand at public facilities during the region’s coldest weather in decades, the announcement stated. Residential and other BPU customers have been asked to conserve energy.
The UG encouraged residents to reduce electricity usage at home to maintain electricity supply overall and avoid potential power outages.
Zoom hearings for Kansas City, Kansas, Municipal Court have been canceled on Tuesday, Feb. 16, and will be rescheduled, according to the announcement.