CITY OF TUCSON ANNOUNCES COOLING CENTERS FOR EXTREME SUMMER HEAT RELIEF From Monday, June 1, to Sunday, Sept. 30, the City of Tucson will operate six cooling centers to provide temporary designated areas for the public to utilize and escape the heat during peak hours. The cooling centers will operate on aseven day a week schedule and will be extended an additional month this year to incorporate the month of September. All City operated cooling centers are located along Sun Tran bus routes, ensuring they remain accessible to keep vulnerable community members safe from extreme heat. The six City-operated cooling centers will be open daily from noon – 4 p.m., including the City observed holidays on Friday, June 19 (Juneteenth), Friday, July 3 (Independence Day observed), and Monday, Sept. 7 (Labor Day). The centers will also be open on July 4th. Donna Liggins Center, 2160 N. 6th Ave. El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road., Building #9 Fred Archer Center, 1665 S La Cholla Boulevard Freedom Center, 5000 E. 29th St. Morris K. Udall Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road. Randolph Center, 200 S. Alvernon Way “Extreme heat is one of the most serious public health risks our community faces, and this is just one of the ways that the City of Tucson actively protects residents during rising temperatures,” said City of Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. “I am pleased that we will once again have the centers open seven days a week and that we are expanding the service into the month of September. Our cooling centers are a critical resource to help keep residents safe, especially older adults, children, and people experiencing homelessness. I encourage anyone who needs a place to cool down to take advantage of these locations and to check on neighbors, friends, and family members during periods of high heat.” In May, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Pima County Health Department, and the Arizona Department of Health Services will recognize Heat Week from May 4 – 8, to raise awareness of the dangers of extreme heat and strengthen and coordinate collaboration. For additional information on the City of Tucson’s cooling centers, visit tucsonaz.gov/coolingcenters. “(emphasis mine) Carolyn’s note: These cooling centers for Tucson citizens can be accessed via FREE Sun Tran bus service. The City also provides some utility assistance to low income folks who can’t pay their electric bills over the long, hot SW summer. Last summer the Ward 3 Council office at 1510 E. Grant Rd. was also open 1 to 4 p.m. Note that these centers will also be open daily and also on the City holidays in June, July and September. Stay tuned for other heat related info in May as temperatures rise to 100 degrees, plus. |
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