Farmworkers in California continue to suffer heat-related deaths two decades after legislation
Farm Workers Face Ongoing Heat Risks in California Knights Landing – It may have been just before noon, but the temperature was nearing the triple digits, adding to the discomfort for numerous farm workers spread across the rows of watermelon plants by the Sacramento River, not too far from California’s capital. Clad in long-sleeve shirts, […]
Heat-related deaths in the Phoenix area rise during an unprecedented summer
Heat-Related Deaths in Maricopa County, Arizona In Arizona’s Maricopa County, the extreme heat this summer has been devastating, leading to what may be hundreds of deaths. Reports indicate that, so far this year, at least 27 confirmed deaths have been directly attributed to the heat, with an additional 396 deaths suspected to be heat-related. Last […]
AHS warns about rising heat-related pet deaths in Maricopa County
MARICOPA COUNTY, Arizona — The Arizona Humane Society is warning pet owners of fatal temperatures following the deaths of a series of fever-related pets in Maricopa County. Tracey Miller, Director of Field Operations at AHS, said: “The majority of these cases are dogs remaining in backyards or in waterless patios. Triple girders temperatures are fatal […]
Federal pandemic aid helped Phoenix prevent heat-related deaths. Soon that funding will expire
Jessica Berg, Chief Program Officer of the St. Vincent de Paul Association, is gazing around the organization’s dining halls at Key Campus, a downtown Phoenix hub for homeless services. The campus is preparing for major changes this summer as two overflow shelter spaces beginIt’s falling down. “It’s a dining room, and there are 140 men […]
Heat-related deaths decreased in Maricopa County during the hottest year on Phoenix’s record
Last year it was from Phoenix. Hottest Year on Record. Nevertheless, fewer people have died as a result of fever in Maricopa County than in 2023. According to a new report from Maricopa County Public Health,. It is the first time in more than a decade that the county has seen a year-on-year decline in […]
Maricopa County heat-related deaths drop in 2024 for the first time in a decade
Phoenix – Fever-related deaths fell in Maricopa County in 2024 compared to 2023 as cities across the county work to increase heat relief efforts. A report released Monday shows that Maricopa County had 602 fever-related deaths in 2024 compared to 645 in 2023. Eight additional deaths in 2024 are still under investigation. “Deaths are unacceptable. […]
Maricopa County sees drop in heat-related deaths with expanded resources
Phoenix (AZ Family) — Maricopa County set a grim record for heat-related deaths last year, prompting the county and the city of Phoenix to step up efforts and expand resources. This is the first year the City of Phoenix has opened overnight heatless pite centers and extended cooling center hours. City leaders say thousands of […]
Heat-related deaths on the rise in Maricopa County, report finds
Maricopa County saw a 52% increase in heat-related deaths in 2023. The breakdown of the data is as follows: PHOENIX — Heat-related deaths increased by 52% in Maricopa County in 2023, according to statistics. Maricopa County Public Health Department. According to a report released in April, Eighty percent of the deaths were Maricopa County residents, […]
Preliminary 2024 Maricopa Co. heat-related deaths lower so far this summer
PHOENIX — The city of Phoenix is experiencing its hottest summer on record, but so far there have been fewer heat-related deaths in Maricopa County than last year. As of Aug. 31, there have been 177 confirmed heat-related deaths and 436 more are under investigation, according to the latest numbers from the Maricopa County Public […]
Will 2024 be the year Maricopa County finally sees a drop in heat-related deaths?
The summer of 2024 was the summer of Phoenix. hottest ever. Despite this, there appear to have been fewer heat-related deaths in Maricopa County this year than last year. If these numbers are confirmed, it will be the first time in 10 years that the number of deaths due to heatstroke has decreased compared to […]