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Looking for heat safety resources to share with your community? Today, we launched a brand-new toolkit of shareable information to help spread the word about heat relief resources across Maricopa County.
Access the toolkit at .
Cooling off in the lake or pool this weekend? Stay safe with these tips!
-Use properly fitting life jackets on open water
-Don't drink while operating a boat
-Stay hydrated
-If a child is missing, check the water first
Learn more about heat safety:
Planning a hike this weekend ahead of
#MemorialDay
? Here are tips to stay safe!
-Plan your route ahead of time and tell a friend
-When your water is halfway gone, turn around
-Wear proper clothing and sunscreen
Learn more about heat safety:
THE LITTLE ONES HAVE ARRIVED! 🐶 After making some renovations at our new East shelter, our small dog area is finally open and filled with fun-sized pups waiting to meet their forever families.
📍 1920 S Lewis, Mesa
🔗
Plan on breezy/windy conditions today & Sat around the Phoenix Valley before triple digit heat sets in for Sun & Memorial Day
#azwx
Full forecast details here:
Looking for a place to cool off? Follow the signs! Heat relief sites across Maricopa County are marked with this Heat Relief Network sign. Find a map of locations at or call 2-1-1 for assistance.
#HeatSafety
#StayCool
Even if you don't have room in your home for another pet, there are ways you can help local shelters. Fostering, volunteering, and donating are always appreciated by the pups at
@maricopapets
! See how you can support them:
Due to high fire danger,
#TontoNF
Emergency Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will begin Thursday, May 23, at 8 a.m. through Sept. 30, 2024, unless rescinded.
During Emergency Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, the following acts listed below are PROHIBITED on National Forest System lands:
It’s National Physical Fitness & Sports Month! Physical activity has big benefits. It can help
#teens
reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression. Encourage teens in your life to
#GetActive
and
#MoveInMay
by sharing these videos:
Protect your skin! Anyone can get skin cancer. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen that is SPF 15 or higher at least 30 minutes prior to going out , and remember to keep reapplying. Learn more:
Did you know swallowing even a small amount of water contaminated with diarrhea germs can make you sick for up to 3 weeks?
🙅 Don’t swallow water at the pool or splash pad!
#HealthySafeSwimming
More info:
Kick the habit at any age! 🚭 Quitting smoking can greatly benefit your body in a short amount of time. Double your chances of quitting with free coaching from .
#OlderAmericansMonth
#ASHLine
People with asthma, heart disease, and COPD are especially affected by poor air quality. Stay up to date on local air quality alerts by following
@maricopaair
, and visit to learn more about air pollution, it's causes, and how you can help.
Our Human Services Department offers many assistance programs to help eligible county residents navigate difficult circumstances by providing financial, educational, career, legal, and other support services. Learn more and apply online at .
Have you heard of the urban heat island effect? More heat emits in urban infrastructure than in natural landscapes. Summer is coming, so subscribe today to our Daily Weather Outlook to get weather info first hand!
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