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Phoenix expands cooling centers, shade and tree‑planting as heat response
3424022 · May 21, 2025
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Mayor Kate Gallego announced 24‑hour cooling centers, a larger shade‑tree plan and innovative cooling technology for unsheltered residents as part of the city's summer heat strategy.
Mayor Kate Gallego said the city is expanding heat‑relief services and infrastructure after citing decreases in heat‑related 911 calls tied to last year’s programs.
Gallego said last year the city opened a 24‑hour cooling center, expanded a chilled drinking water pilot and that heat‑related 911 calls fell by 20% as a result. She said at heat respite…
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