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Chandler expands heat‑relief services with overnight respite center and partnerships
Summary
The city outlined an expanded heat‑relief program including one daytime respite at Ascend, eight cooling centers, and a new overnight respite at the Chandler Senior Center operated by Ascend; staff reported usage figures and partnerships with navigation and 2‑1‑1 services.
City staff and partner Ascend described Chandler’s summer heat‑relief services and early usage figures at a council study session.
Ryan Bach, neighborhood resources staff member, said Maricopa County reported at least 608 heat‑related deaths last year, eight of them in Chandler, and that about half of valley heat deaths involved people experiencing homelessness. Bach said Chandler operates eight cooling centers, one daytime respite at Ascend (California Street) where people can rest, drink and receive services, and a new overnight respite at the Chandler Senior Center that opened June 13 and is operated…
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