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Cooling Centers

Cooled indoor locations that provide refuge from the heat during the day. Drinking fountains or bottled water are available.

Respite Centers

Indoor, air-conditioned locations that offer hydration and allow for uninterrupted rest, sitting, or lying down (depending on each facility) during hours of operation.

Hydration Stations

Locations where individuals can go to receive bottled water and other collected donated items. Can be indoors or outdoors.

Collection Sites

Water bottles can be donated here for use at hydration and cooling locations. Some sites also accept other donations, such as cash; light colored, long-sleeved T-shirts; socks; underwear; hats; lip balm; sun block; and pre-packaged snacks.

Prevent Heat Related Deaths & Illness

Heat-related illnesses are frequent during Arizona summers and can result in death. Each year, nearly 2,000 people visit Arizona emergency rooms because of heat-related illnesses.

We work each year to expand the network throughout the region so that vulnerable populations are never far from obtaining water or refuge from the heat. Our HRN partners explain why they participate in the program and how it impacts their communities:

There were 645 heat-associated deaths reported in 2023, a 52% increase from 2022. (Source: Maricopa County)

Tips & Resources to Avoid Heat-Related Illness

Tips to Avoid Heat-Related Illness

Increase fluid intake regardless of activity level. Staying hydrated is extremely important.
Limit exercise or outdoor activity between the hours of 11am and 3pm.
When outdoors, wear a sunscreen with a minimum SPF 15 and re-apply often. Wear a hat, lightweight clothing and sunglasses.
Rest frequently in shady or cool areas to give the body's temperature a chance to recover and cool down.
Never leave adults, children or pets inside a parked vehicle.
Respectfully check on elderly neighbors to make sure their air conditioning is working and in use. Take advantage of free air-conditioning by visiting locations like shopping malls, the library or other heat refuge locations provided on the map.

For more information about how you can avoid a heat-related illness, go to the Arizona Department of Health Services website.