With temperatures heating up as summer nears, Surprise’s role as a Heat Relief Partner is getting underway.

Surprise has several locations — including all three city libraries — providing free hydration and indoor refuge stations for those needing a place to cool off during the year’s hottest months.

The stations will be open through Sept. 30.

The locations are as follows:

• Surprise Resource Center — 12425 W. Bell Road, Building A, Suite 124
• Hollyhock Library — 15844 N. Hollyhock St.
• Surprise Regional Library — 16089 N. Bullard Ave.
• Asante Library — 16755 W. Vereda Solana Drive.

The Heat Relief Network is a regional initiative to prevent heat-related illnesses and deaths. This support network of service providers, faith-based groups, municipalities, businesses and caring citizens works to help people in need.

The Maricopa Association of Governments coordinates an interactive map with more than 200 locations countywide where people can find indoor cooling and respite centers, hydration stations or donation sites. The network is available at azmag.gov/heatrelief.

Anyone can experience heat illness or death, regardless of age, health, fitness level, or how long they’ve lived in Arizona.

The three stages of heat illness are heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Learn the signs and symptoms of heat related illness and when it’s time to seek medical attention on the Maricopa County Department of Public Health website at maricopa.gov/2458/Prevent-Heat-related-Illness#illness.

Here are some tips to stay heat safe:

• Stay hydrated; drink water before you feel thirsty.
• If you’re sweating heavily or active for long periods, consider drinks with electrolytes to help replace salts and minerals.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and a wide-brimmed hat.
• Use air conditioning whenever possible. Fans alone are not effective when temperatures exceed 95°F.
• Check on older adults and people living alone often. If something increases their risk, like losing power or air conditioning, you can help them move to a safer, cooler place.
• Never leave children, pets, or anyone else in a parked car.