Extreme heat is an increasingly complex challenge for cities to consider in its public safety and awareness programming. With the recent launch of the nation’s first Office of Heat Response and Mitigation within the City of Phoenix, additional cities are considering how to integrate heat safety into their public communications and public safety strategies. Currently, the City of Peoria is partnering with the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) to host cooling centers and hydration stations...
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- University Arizona State University
- Sustainable Development Goals 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, 13 Climate Action, 15 Life on Land, 17 Partnerships for the Goals
- Population Type Residents
- University Department Communication
- Status Completed
- Lead Local Gov / Community Partner Org Name City of Peoria