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New comprehensive cooling center opens in Tempe

6/8/2023
Tempe has opened the doors to a new cooling center for residents to make use of this summer, with plans to offer other community services beyond respite from the heat.

Tempe heat-relief program receives federal funding

5/29/2023
Tempe has accepted $50,000 into its budget to aid in the operation of heat-relief services.

Phoenix-area sees sharp jump in heat-related deaths

5/17/2023
Last summer was the deadliest on record for heat-associated fatalities in Maricopa County amid a growing wave of homelessness. Public health data released by the county found 425 heat-related deaths so far in their investigation for 2022.

Mesa Animal Control reminds residents to keep pets …

5/1/2023
With triple-digit temperatures coming soon, the city of Mesa and Mesa Animal Control are reminding residents to protect their pets as the thermometer rises in Arizona. The heat can affect pets in …

Maricopa County shares $3.8M for heat relief shelter …

4/28/2023
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors recently approved more than $3.8 million in funding that will provide heat relief shelters to people experiencing homelessness.

Scottsdale plants trees with SRP on Arbor Day

4/25/2023
The city of Scottsdale will host an Arbor Day event 8–9:30 a.m. Friday, April 28 at Chaparral Park to celebrate the final three tree plantings completed as part of its SRP Right Tree, Right …

Arizona, cities, businesses seek shade to curb …

4/16/2023
Arizona cities, environmental advocates and businesses are teaming up to combat extreme heat by launching a variety of tree-planting initiatives.

Adjust your hiking plans according to the heat

4/10/2023
With the jump in temperatures, Scottsdale Fire officials urge the public to adjust outdoor activities -- including hiking plans. “Temperatures went from cool to hot in a matter of …

Extreme heat warning this week for Glendale, Valley

8/30/2022
Social media may be full of hopeful signs of pumpkins as we turn the page into September this week, but no so fast in the Valley.

Creation of cool corridors a priority

8/23/2022
The dog days of summer are here. Scorching heat and unbearable temperatures are par for the course in the Valley of the Sun. But officials are working to curb heat-related illnesses in a …

City of Scottsdale to address heat management

8/19/2022
Heat remains one of the region’s top sustainability challenges, with far-reaching impacts on health, infrastructure, environment and economic well-being. That’s why Scottsdale City Council will discuss the development of the city’s first Heat Mitigation Plan at a council work session on Sept. 13, along with details about the Scottsdale Sustainability Plan 2022.

Scottsdale hopes to create cooler climate in city

8/14/2022
The heat is escalating, and the city of Scottsdale is searching for a solution. During the past two decades, the Scottsdale Airport has averaged 93 days each year with temperatures of 100 degrees …