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City expands trail heat‑safety policy after mountain rescue data review
Summary
The parks board and fire department reported that trail restrictions tied to National Weather Service extreme heat warnings have reduced mountain rescues at some sites; staff also outlined outreach, volunteer and mapping work to improve hiker safety.
City officials told the Public Safety & Justice Subcommittee Wednesday that trail closures tied to extreme heat warnings have reduced rescues at the city’s most difficult trails and that additional outreach and signage updates are underway.
Parks and Recreation officials described the trails and heat safety program: when the National Weather Service issues an extreme heat warning, access to difficult trails at Camelback Mountain, Piestewa Peak and selected South Mountain routes is restricted between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The policy…
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