Predictions are that Phoenix, indeed all of Arizona, will again break records with high temperatures this summer.
645 people suffered heat related deaths in Maricopa County last year. Through June 29th, Phoenix has recorded 175 possible heat deaths which is an 84% increase over the same period in 2023.
In the mid-2010s, Maricopa reported 60-180 heat deaths per year. 2020 had a 70% increase over 2019. The number could increase this year with the higher numbers of homeless people. Homeless, elderly and chronically ill people are most likely to die or be hospitalized because of heat. But NO ONE IS IMMUNE TO HEAT ILLNESS.
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