How bags of ice are helping save lives in Phoenix
Summary
Phoenix faces extreme heat that causes more deaths than violent crime every year. To help prevent heat-related illnesses, the city’s fire department is giving out bags of ice to people in need.Key Facts
- Extreme heat is the deadliest weather threat in the U.S.
- In Phoenix, heat kills more people annually than homicides.
- The city uses bags of ice as a simple tool to fight heatstroke.
- The fire department is leading this ice distribution effort.
- This approach is part of a larger effort to protect residents from dangerous heat.
- The story is featured in a series called Tipping Point by Climate Central.
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