Phoenix Kicks off Summer Safety Campaign With Heat Awareness Week

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Phoenix Kicks off Summer Safety Campaign With Heat Awareness Week

<div class="ExternalClassD08BC7DD25FB4638B490C3F4868AC263"><html> 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. What’s new in 2024? Respite Centers and Extended Cooling Center Hours The City of Phoenix is expanding public heat relief options this year. For the first time, Phoenix offers two heat respite centers that will be accessible overnight. Now through Oct. 7, Burton Barr Central Library  will operate as a 24-hour respite center. Additionally, the Senior Opportunities West Senior Center at 7 th  Ave. and Buckeye will offer overnight respite hours daily from 6 p.m.-5 a.m. through Sept. 30. Other cooling centers also have extended hours in 2024. Yucca, Cholla, and Harmon Libraries will now stay open as cooling centers Mondays thru Saturdays until 10 p.m. On Sundays, these three locations will open as cooling centers from noon to 10 p.m. through Sept. 30. All other Phoenix Public Libraries now serve as cooling centers during their regular business hours. To find any of the 95+ cooling centers now open in Phoenix, along with hydration stations where free bottled water is available, check the Heat Relief Network’s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://azmag.gov/Programs/Heat-Relief-Network"> countywide map </a> . Longer Trail Closures Three popular City of Phoenix <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="/newsroom/parks-and-recreation/3080"> hiking trails will close </a> during extremely hot days in 2024. On days when the National Weather Service issues an Excessive Heat Warning, Camelback Mountain's Echo and Cholla Trails and all trails associated with Piestewa Peak Trailhead in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve will now close beginning at 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. During Excessive Heat Warnings, trail access is limited, parking lot gates will be closed, and signage will be posted. Heat Ordinance For Contracted City Workers A heat mitigation ordinance that protects workers contracted by the City of Phoenix is now in effect. It applies to all non-governmental contracts, licenses, and leases held by the City that involve work in an outdoor environment. Under the new ordinance now in effect, all contractors are required to have a written heat safety plan on file that addresses criteria such as drinking water, breaks, and access to shaded areas or air conditioning. Heat Safety and Awareness Heat Awareness Week is May 6-10 and it’s a good time to reacquaint yourself with potentially life-saving heat safety tips. <span style="font-size:12pt;background-color:window;color:windowtext;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":210,"335559740":259}"> Keep an Eye on the Weather The National Weather Service issues heat watches and warnings (@NWSPhoenix on social media). During these times, it is recommended to remain indoors whenever possible. Even when an excessive heat warning is not in effect, the summer weather can still be dangerous. If you must be outdoors, it is recommended that you do it either before 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m. Stay Hydrated Don’t forget to drink plenty of water before any vigorous or outdoor activity. Make sure to take frequent breaks and drink water regularly throughout the day, even when you are not thirsty. The CDC recommends that people working outdoors drink eight ounces of water every 15-20 minutes. Avoid sugary drinks, alcohol, and caffeine. Know the signs of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="/piosite/Documents/PAYS_May_2023_Summer_Safety.pdf"> heat exhaustion and heat stroke . </a> Protect your Skin Always apply sunscreen to exposed skin. The CDC recommends a minimum of SPF 15. Reapply at least every two hours while in sunlight. Light-colored clothing and wide-brimmed hats can also help protect your skin and keep your body temperature down. <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="/parkssite/Pages/take-a-hike-do-it-right.aspx"> Take a Hike . Do It Right </a> No hike should happen during the hottest part of the day. Even at night, summer hikes in Phoenix can be extremely hot and dangerous. Always carry a cell phone, hike with a partner, and stay on the trails. Landlord Cooling Ordinance Did you know there is a City ordinance that requires landlords to provide reasonable cooling to rental housing units? Phoenix landlords are required to maintain housing units at 82 degrees Fahrenheit or cooler for units with air conditioning, and 86 degrees Fahrenheit or cooler for evaporative coolers. To learn more about your rights or report a violation call 602-262-7210. Other resources Phoenix has 16 <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="/parks/pools"> city pools </a> that will be open all summer and two pools that will be open for a limited time in June and July. Find the one closest to you for swimming lessons or just a place to cool off. Make sure to follow the City's Summer Safety Campaign (#PHXSummer) on all our social media platforms for more information during Heat Awareness Week and throughout the Summer. Facebook: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/CityofPhoenixAZ"> City of Phoenix, AZ USA </a> <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/HeatReadyPHX"> Heat Ready PHX </a> <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/phoenixparks"> City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department </a> X (formerly Twitter): <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/CityofPhoenixAZ"> @CityofPhoenixAZ </a> <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/HeatReadyPHX"> @HeatReadyPHX </a> <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/PhoenixParks"> @PhoenixParks </a> Instagram <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/cityofphoenixaz/"> @cityofphoenixaz </a> <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/heatreadyphx/"> @heatreadyphx </a> <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/phxparks/"> @phxparks </a> <div> Find more details at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="http://phoenix.gov/Summer"> Phoenix.gov/S umm er </a> . </div> </html></div>

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