Protecting your heart from the heat
As temperatures continue to climb across the Desert Southwest, doctors at Onvida Health are reminding residents that extreme heat can do more than…
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YFD rolls out fast-acting treatment for heat-related emergencies
YFD says the Titan Rapid Cooling Bags are a safe and effective way to treat victims of extreme…
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Hydration stations bring Niland relief
Good samaritans and residents in Niland are joining stepping up to help those in the community stay hydrated and protect themselves against…
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Officials urge immediate safety measures amid extreme heat
Local first responders are already on high alert following a sharp spike in wildfire activity throughout the county over the past…
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Heat-related deaths reported at the Grand Canyon
Dangerous heat is once again raising concerns at the Grand Canyon after several recent heat-related…
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We have a WINNER! Yuma and El Centro hit 111 degrees for the first time in 2026
You all have been guessing when Yuma and El Centro would hit 111 degrees for the first time in 2026. Find out who the lucky winner is of our 111…
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Beat the heat Imperial Valley: Staying cool this summer
As the Imperial Valley heat starts climbing, locals across the Valley are looking for ways to stay cool. From splash pads to cooling centers,…
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Imperial County Public Health and Law Enforcement host ‘STOP. LOOK. LOCK’
Public Health officials and law enforcement shared the dangers of heatstroke and prevention tips for parents and caregivers of small…
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Harvesting schedule thrown off by long stretch of unseasonable heat
Multiple days of record-breaking heat this month have pushed crops off schedule, with some harvests now occurring over a week earlier than…
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Dozens of people hospitalized due to heat-related issues at air show in Arizona
According to the Glendale Fire Department, on Sunday alone, they treated 70 people and took 12 to the hospital, while Luke Air Force Base medical…
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Four areas in the Desert Southwest break record for hottest day in March in the U.S.
According to NWS, the four areas are Yuma, Martinez Lake, Winterhaven, California and Ogilby, California. All four areas, according to NWS, hit 112…
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Yuma Salvation Army sets up cooling center amid extreme heat
The Salvation Army is setting up a cooling center at 445 S. Fourth Avenue, near the Fourth Ave. Junior High School, Friday and…
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Martinez Lake sets record for hottest day ever recorded in March in the U.S.
Martinez Lake hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit, and it was confirmed Thursday evening. The previous record was set by North Shore, California, which was…
Continue Reading Yuma locals react to record triple-digit temps
Locals across Yuma County are sharing their reaction to the record triple-digit temps. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect from Thursday through…
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Tourists arrive in Phoenix amid extreme heat
Much of the Southwest is sweltering under extreme heat this week, but that doesn’t stop tourists from traveling to…
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Keeping pets safe for triple digit heat
We aren’t the only ones vulnerable to heat related illnesses. So are our four-legged friends. Pet safety is a growing concern that shouldn’t take the…
Continue Reading L.A. Mayor Karen Bass discusses city preparations ahead of record-breaking heat
According to a press release obtained by NBC News, this was in regards to discuss preparations to protect Los Angeles residents from record-breaking…
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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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