Environment & Energy

Cooling centers to remain open in Phoenix through record-breaking heat
Jose R. Gonzalez
Arizona Republic

Phoenix plans to keep cooling centers open through the first week of October as heat records continue to be broken in the Valley.

All 17 Phoenix public libraries will remain cooling centers during business hours through Oct. 7, according to city spokesperson Keyera Williams.

Phoenix set new heat records between Tuesday and Friday, with temperatures reaching 112 degrees by Friday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Oct. 1 was forecasted to hit 110 degrees, marking the latest date on record to reach that temperature or higher.

In response, the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) announced that their heat relief network map, which includes hydration stations, will be extended through Oct. 31, with several locations staying open.

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