Arizona clinics gain heat safety tools
The new “Climate Resilience for Frontline Clinics Toolkit” offers more than 40 free resources in English and Spanish. The materials include patient…
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Phoenix Zoo creates air-conditioned habitat to protect desert wildlife from the extreme heat
Arizona’s rising summer heat may be more than even desert wildlife can handle. In response, the Phoenix Zoo is creating an air-conditioned habitat to…
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Good Samaritan saves Arizona teen from heat stroke
In Arizona, a West Valley high schooler has been in the hospital for nearly a month after collapsing while walking home from school in the heat and…
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Medical Minutes: Understanding sun poisoning
Most of us have experienced the pain of a sunburn, but there’s more severe condition many don’t people recognize, which is sun poisoning. It can even…
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Cooling centers are open throughout Yuma County
With the Extreme Heat Warning in place, locals are heading to cooling centers to beat the…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Increased chances for showers & thunderstorms across the desert
The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended the extreme heat warning to remain in effect until 8:00 p.m.…
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EMTs and firefighters in the Phoenix area use cold water immersion bags for heat rescues
Cold water immersion bags were implemented to the Phoenix Fire Department in 2024. They’re giant bags that wrap around a person who’s overheating to…
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Heat-related deaths lower in Mexicali compared to 2024
The border city has only seen four heat-related deaths. Compare that to 47 heat-related deaths last…
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Yuma locals prepare for dangerous heat warnings
According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, heat causes more death that any other weather-related event in the United…
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YFD shares how they protect firefighters from the heat
With possible record breaking temperatures Wednesday, and Thursday, the Yuma Fire Department shares how they keep their crews…
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Dangers of leaving your kids in hot cars
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) and Rural Metro Fire are warning the community about the dangers of leaving kids in hot…
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FIRST ALERT: Excessive heat through Friday
A Weather Authority First Alert Day is in effect through Friday for the Desert Southwest, as we will need to take action for the dangerously hot…
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Community responds to heat crisis in Imperial Valley
As temperatures rise and resources run low, nonprofits in Imperial County are stepping in to support those most vulnerable to the summer…
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Hikers in Arizona rescued from Camelback Mountain after suffering heat-related symptoms
Several hikers were rescued from mountain trails across the Valley after experiencing heat-related symptoms on…
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Heat dome to spread across the United States this week
Some cities could notch their highest temperatures of the year as heat builds from the South to the Midwest this…
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Hands Extended Thrift Store lends a helping hand to those in need
Every year when the weather gets extreme, nonprofit Hands Extended Thrift Store puts together umbrella bags to help people get…
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Non-profit helps Yuma locals beat the heat
Extreme heat is covering the Yuma region, making it hard to keep cool, but one non-profit is helping people in need beat the…
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Local health officials give tips on staying safe during excessive heat
Local fire crews and health officials say staying hydrated and cool is critical right now, especially for those who take certain medications or don’t…
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Yuma locals dealing with extreme heat as summer begins
It’s a hot day for everyone in Yuma, but especially for people without a roof over their…
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Mexicali reports first heat-related death in 2025
Mexicali reported its first heat-related death in summer 2025. The victim, Juan, was from from…
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