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Beating the Heat in Phoenix
July 18 , 2005 by Kathleen GordenMayor Phil Gordon, Councilman Doug Lingner and the Phoenix City Council urge residents to keep themselves well hydrated during these high-temperature days.
- Bashas’ is donating 5,000 bottles of water and ice
- Water and ice will be delivered to CASS (Central Arizona Shelter Services, 1209 W. Madison St.), St. Vincent De Paul (119 S. Ninth Ave.) and Phoenix Police precincts.
- Phoenix Fire also has a supply of water to distribute.
- St. Vincent de Paul will deliver the water to their 30 Valley locations
- City of Phoenix has an annual summer respite program - donations are requested for water bottles, sunscreen, white T-shirts, socks and underwear.
- Phoenix partners with five homeless outreach teams from local agencies to deliver these items.
- Donations of these items will be accepted at Phoenix Fire stations, all Bashas' and Food City stores and the four city of Phoenix family services centers.
1) Travis L. Williams, 4732 S. Central Ave.
3) Central Phoenix, 1250 S. Seventh Ave.
4) Sunnyslope, 914 W. Hatcher Road OR call 602-262-4520 for more information.
- Phoenix Fire has had 282 heat related calls so far this year.
- Walking through the desert in the heat, you’d lose about a quart of water an hour. Five hours without water could be deadly.
Tips to avoid Heat Related Illness
- Never leave infants, children or pets inside a parked vehicle.
- Increase fluid intake, regardless of activity level.
- Avoid "heat hangover." Continue to drink fluids even after strenuous activity.
- Avoid beverages containing alcohol, caffeine or large amounts of sugar as they dehydrate the body.
- Avoid very cold beverages as they cause stomach cramps.
- Limit exercise or outdoor activity between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. when the sun is at its peak intensity. If active during this time frame, drink a minimum of 16 to 32 ounces of water each hour.
- Some medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, may increase the risk of heat related illness. Consult your physician if you have questions.
- Take advantage of free air conditioning! Visit shopping malls, movie theaters or the library to escape the heat for a few hours.
- When outdoors, wear a sunscreen with a minimum SPF15. Apply at least 30 minutes prior to going outdoors, and re-apply as necessary.
- Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and sunglasses to protect the eyes
- Take special precaution with infants and young children by dressing them in loose, cool clothing and shading their heads.
