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    Meet the Heat Response Team

    ​Phoenix’s Office of Heat Response and Mitigation (OHRM or HeatReadyPHX) is leading the efforts of the hottest large city in the United States to fight the growing hazard of urban heat. ​OHRM focuses on both heat response (helping people cope with hot weather) and heat mitigation (cooling the city and making it more comfortable).

    During all seasons of the year, HeatReadyPHX coordinates programs and policies to help lower urban temperatures and protect public health. It also tracks trends, collects data, and collaborates with other governments and organizations to share ideas and solutions when it comes to dealing with heat.​​

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    Meet the Heat Response and Mitigation Team

    David Hondula | Director of Heat Response and Mitigation
    Lora Martens | Urban Tree Program Manager
    Julia Marturano | Heat Resilience Project Managment Assistant 
    Michelle Litwin | Heat Response Program Manager
    Mary Wright | Built Environmental Specialist and Project Manager
    Kayla Killoren | Tree Equity Coordinator 

    Contact Us

    Mailing Address: 

    200 W WASHINGTON ST FL 14

    PHOENIX, AZ  85003-1611 USA

    ​Phone: 602-262-1800

    TTY: 711

    E-mail: heatreadyphx@phoenix.gov​​

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    Media Contact: 

    Keyera Williams 

    Public Information Officer 

    E-mail: keyera.williams@phoenix.gov​​

    Phone: 602-859-5089​​