City of Phoenix’s Overnight and Extended-Hour Respite Sites Keep Thousands Safe from Extreme Heat 07/25/2024 Homeless Solutions As the City of Phoenix reaches the midpoint of its summer relief efforts, it continues to expand shelter and respite options for residents most vulnerable to the Valley's extreme temperatures. ... More >>
Phoenix Kicks off Summer Safety Campaign With Heat Awareness Week 05/06/2024 Articles and Features The 2024 heat season has arrived and Phoenix is prepared to keep as many people as possible safe, comfortable, and healthy during the long stretch of dangerous temperatures. ... More >>
Heat Relief Helping Create Homeless Solutions 08/18/2023 Homeless Solutions The City of Phoenix, in partnership with St. ... More >>
City Takes Proactive Safety Steps to Protect Residents as Extreme Summer Heat Hits Phoenix 06/16/2022 Human Services The City of Phoenix is proactively working to reverse the trend of increasing heat-related deaths in Maricopa County and save lives this summer by increasing resources dedicated to heat respite. ... More >>
Free Heat Relief Supplies Available to Community Organizations 06/09/2022 Environment & Sustainability With temperatures already reaching beyond 110° for the first time this year, Phoenix's Office of Heat Response and Mitigation is teaming up with local nonprofit and charitable organizations to get heat relief supplies to the people who need them most. ... More >>
New Shelter Opens in Phoenix Offering Heat Relief and Services for 200 People Experiencing Homelessness 05/19/2022 Human Services The City of Phoenix and Maricopa County partnered to open a facility in central Phoenix that will provide day and nighttime relief from the summer heat for 200 people experiencing homelessness. ... More >>
Heat Relief Efforts Adapt as COVID-19 Restrictions Remain in Place 04/30/2020 Environment & Sustainability Record heat has arrived in Phoenix. Heat can be dangerous, and when temperatures are above 100 degrees, it is important for everyone to stay cool and stay hydrated. ... More >>
New Urban Heat Island/Tree and Shade Subcommittee Established 05/31/2018 Environment & Sustainability The Environmental Quality and Sustainability Commission (EQSC), is proud to announce the creation of the Urban Heat Island/Tree and Shade Subcommittee. ... More >>
