Friends,
Arizona is at risk of losing critical life-saving heat-relief infrastructure in 2027. Communities
across the state have relied on pandemic-era relief funding to mount heat relief efforts. Those
funds will expire at the end of 2026.
Communities put these investments to work, expanding cooling and heat respite centers,
transportation assistance, outreach teams, and emergency heat response systems. They are
responding to the tragic deaths of hundreds of Arizonans each summer.
We need Arizona leaders to act now and support dedicated Extreme Heat Mitigation funding
in the FY2027 Arizona State Budget.
Act Now: Contact Lawmakers to Support Funding for Extreme Heat Mitigation in the FY2027 Arizona Budget.
- Share your stories and experiences with extreme heat.
- Tell them why heat relief matters in your community.
- Thank Governor Hobbs for proposing Extreme Heat Mitigation in the budget.
- Urge legislators to include Extreme Heat Mitigation in the final budget.
Extreme heat is one of the leading weather-related causes of death in Arizona. More than 900 Arizonans died from heat-related causes in both 2023 and 2024. These deaths impacted housed and unhoused individuals alike, including seniors, outdoor workers, families, medically vulnerable residents, and people living without reliable cooling.
We all face the challenge of extreme heat. By acting together and urging lasting investment in mitigation and coordinated response, we safeguard lives and strengthen Arizona’s resilience. Thank you for making Arizona safe and stronger.
Please act urgently and share this action alert with your friends & colleagues.
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