Shelter in San Luis, Mexico opens doors to those seeking relief from extreme heat
The shelter, located near the border, will provide a cool and safe place for around 40 people looking to escape the…
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Phoenix expands program to cool off its streets
With the world getting hotter, Phoenix is trying something different to keep streets a bit cooler. The asphalt-based treatment reflects sunlight and…
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Summer heat drives dangerous spikes in ground-level ozone across Imperial County
As summer temperatures soar across the region, health officials are sounding the alarm over a severe, invisible health threat: Ground-level…
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Mobile hydration teams bring relief to Imperial County
The mobile units have been out in Brawley, Calipatria, and El Centro handing out water, bandanas, and information about heat-related…
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Imperial Valley experiences extreme heat
Officials said staying hydrated could mean the difference between life and death as extreme heat pummels the Imperial…
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How first responders in Yuma handle the heat
As Yuma County endures its longest stretch of extreme heat this summer, local first responders and community partners are stepping up their efforts…
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Local non-profits team up for Imperial Valley heat relief
As extreme heat waves continue to bake the region, a newly unified front of local organizations is stepping up to ensure the area’s most vulnerable…
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Extreme heat taking a toll on vehicles
As the extreme temperatures continue to stay, your car could be taking a hit in the summer…
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Keeping animals safe in the extreme heat
With the extreme heat extending, it is a good reminder for pet owners to keep their pets…
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How to take care of your vehicle during extreme heat
The summer heat can be tough on more than just people. With triple-digit temperatures in the forecast, local mechanics said extreme heat can also put…
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Phoenix experiences record-breaking heat
Phoenix has had record-breaking heat and meteorologists are warning that the rising humidity is making already dangerous temperatures even harder on…
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Construction workers in Yuma fight hot weather
As the Extreme Heat Warning continues this week in the Desert Southwest, some construction workers in Yuma say even though they are used to hot…
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Phoenix Zoo taking steps to keep animals cool as temperatures climb into triple digits
As temperatures climb into the triple digits, the Phoenix Zoo is taking steps to keep its animals cool, even the ones adapted to hot…
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First responders warn of heat danger as county enters Extreme Heat Warning
The number of emergencies for the El Centro Fire Department climbs right along with the temperature. While actual fire calls do not tend to spike in…
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Locals beat the heat at the Colorado River
Summer temperatures in the Desert Southwest can triple, but that doesn’t stop locals from finding ways to have fun in the…
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Yuma Salvation Army offers cooling center
During severe heat advisories, the Salvation Army Cooling Center often extends its hours to provide a safe place to rest, hydrate and cool…
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How the summer heat affects local businesses in Yuma
For some local businesses, summer means slower days and fewer customers, but for others, it’s one of the busiest times of the…
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Five dead from heat-related illnesses in Mexicali
Health authorities have stepped up medical outreach efforts in public spaces to provide care and help prevent more heat-related deaths. One of these…
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Binational coalition launches campaign to prevent migrant deaths along border
The initiative brings together government agencies and civic organizations from both sides of the border to coordinate safety and emergency response…
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YFD warns locals about rising heat-related emergencies
Locals have been experiencing excessive heat in Yuma this week, with temperatures reaching past 110 degrees. YFD says heat-related emergencies are on…
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