Places to turn to when the heat is extreme.
The Phoenix Heat Relief Network operates during the months when temperatures consistently rise above 100°F, particularly when nighttime temperatures also are high and extreme heat advisories are issued by the National Weather Service.
The Phoenix Heat Relief Network augments the efforts of agencies assisting people who are homeless and to the elderly or disabled. The network adds additional community resources to the system when they are most needed.
Relief is:
- A bottle of water
- A place to find refuge and cool off for a while
- Lightweight clothes and hats to wear, sunscreen
The Heat Relief Network provides:
- Water donation points (Map and Directory)
- Hydration Station and Heat Refuge Locations (Map and Directory)
- Wellness checks for elderly or disabled individuals by faith and community organizations
- A fact sheet on how heat can affect your health and safety
Visit the Homeless Services page for more information on receiving help from the Phoenix Heat Relief Network and related services and programs.
The program forms in May and operates through September.
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Help the Phoenix Heat Relief Network! Tax-deductible bottled water donations may be delivered to any of the city's three Family Services Centers:
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