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Heat Safety
Heat
When it's above 100° it's important to: Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Stay informed. The Phoenix Metro area will experience hot temperatures with high to very high heat risk. Heat related illness will be possible to those sensitive to the heat such as the elderly and homeless, individuals spending time outdoors, and those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.
Heat Relief Network
The Heat Relief Network offers free water and indoor locations to cool off. View Heat Relief Network locations and website below.
Cooling Stations
During the summer, staying hydrated and cool is vital!
The "Heat Relief Network" offers free water and indoor locations to cool off. View Heat Relief Network locations that are BOTH hydration stations and cooling refuge locations for anyone needing to get out of the heat.
Stay hydrated!
In addition to the "We're Cool" cooling locations, there are designated water locations around the Valley, where you can get a FREE bottle of water to stay hydrated. Phoenix Parks and Recreation Centers, Senior Centers and other city buildings. For a list of all Phoenix locations view the Heat Relief Network Map.
Practice Heat Safety Wherever You Are
Heat related illness and deaths are preventable. Review these tips to stay safe during extreme heat!
Do you know what triggers an excessive heat warning? An Excessive Heat Warning is issued by the National Weather Service when there is a High or Very High Heat Risk. During periods of excessive heat, it's best to remain indoors. Should you find yourself outside in the elements, here's how to protect yourself:
- When possible, utilize indoor facilities that accommodate physical activity
- Plan outdoor activities for the coolest times of the day
- Limit and reduce duration of outdoor activity
- Take frequent breaks
- Provide drinking water before, during, and after the activity
- Drink more water than usual. Avoid drinks with sugar, alcohol and caffeine
- Pace physical activity
- Plan for cool-down recovery time in the shade if possible following an outdoor activity
- Wear light colored clothing, wide-brimmed hats
If you are outdoors, know the signs of heat exhaustion. Are you feeling faint or dizzy? Are you pale or is your skin clammy? See the warning signs below.
Download flyer in English (PDF) or Spanish (PDF).
Other Ways We Help
Never Leave Kids in a Parked Car!
Never leave your child in a parked car...not even for a minute. Phoenix Children's Hosptial says temperatures can reach between 131 and 172 degress inside a parked car within 15 minutes. They also recommend when out with your kids to make sure they drink 16 ounces of water every four hours.
Keep Pets Safe!
We want to help keep pets safe and cool this summer. Did you know that dogs are prohibited on ALL city hiking trails when the temperature is 100 degrees or warmer? Learn how to spot signs of heat illness in you pets from the Humane Society.
Stay in the Shade!
Phoenix has a Shade Phoenix Plan that strives to create a healthier, more livable and prosperous Phoenix through the strategic investment in care and maintenance of urban forest and engineered shade.
Do you know what Phoenix Walkable Urban (WU) Code entails? The Phoenix City Council approved code focuses on urban development around the light rail by adding pedestrian shade and architectural embellishments to make the area more walkable and pedestrian-friendly.
Are you a renter that is having problems with your AC?
The Human Services Department’s Landlord and Tenant Program can help educate you on your rights under the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. Talk to a Counselor today by calling 602-262-7210.
Take a Hike. Do it Right.
Be Heat Ready
When the forecast hits the triple-digit, City of Phoenix Rangers advise not hiking during these weather conditions and ask that always follow these life-saving Take a Hike. Do it Right website safety guidelines.
Heat affects everyone differently. In order to better address heat risk and allow you to prepare for upcoming heat events, the NWS has developed the experimental HeatRisk forecast. The NWS HeatRisk forecast provides a quick view of heat risk potential over the upcoming seven days.
Limited Hiking During Extreme Heat
From July 16 - Sept. 30, 2021, when an Excessive Heat Watch is in effect, Camelback Mountain’s Echo Canyon Trail & Cholla Trail, and all trails associated with Piestewa Peak Trailhead in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve will be closed from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more.
Water is Life
To stay hydrated, drink water even when you don’t feel thirsty.
Shield Yourself
Always carry sunscreen and apply regularly to you and your kids. Also, wearing light-colored clothing and a wide-brimmed hat (or umbrella) will help protect your skin from harmful UV rays.
Renters' Rights
Everyone has a right to cool air! Phoenix requires landlords to maintain a maximum 82° for units with air conditioning, or 86° for units with evaporative coolers. The city will investigate complaints. Call 602-262-7210.
Tie Up Trash
Please bag and tie your trash before putting it in your container. This helps prevent odors and insects. Remember, don’t overload your container and don’t bag recyclables. Phoenix.gov/PublicWorks/Garbage
Additional Resources
For an interactive hydration and cooling map for Valley wide locations visit, Maricopa Association of Governments Heat Relief.
Summer Safety
Visit Summer Safety to learn about Summer Fun, how to be Heat Ready, and to learn more about Monsoon Weather.