Medical professionals on standby to keep Route 66 festival attendees safe during heatwave

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – With city leaders expecting around 65,000 attendees, CoxHealth medical professionals are on deck in case of any heat-related emergencies during the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival this weekend.

There are also plenty of festival workers who are driving around and handing out waters, like Kenny Maggard.

“It’s a hot one today, so we’re trying to keep everybody hydrated,” Maggard said…

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