Heat Ready PHX

09/08/2026

🎨A CALL FOR ARTISTS:
Phoenix's Office of Heat Response and Mitigation is looking to commission community-engaged and/or community-inspired artwork that features urban trees as a main subject. The artwork could take almost any form — physical, digital, experiential, or a combination – with a focus on connecting residents to the community value provided by trees, either from shade, resilience, stewardship, neighborhood identity, or other benefits.

The deadline is September 30 at 5:00 pm. If you're interested in applying, check out scope of work, eligibility requirements, and budget here: bit.ly/4zYIAJr

09/04/2026

Great tips to keep your trees healthy, strong, and shady!

Gentle reminder: feed your trees! Labor Day, Valentine’s Day, Memorial Day.

Compost is a great way to add nutrients naturally and our Nutrient+ can give your trees a nice boost going into Fall.

We get really busy at the Worm Farm in September. Come early!

09/03/2026

Stay hydrated, Phoenix! Try adding electrolytes to your water. 💧

🔗 Phoenix.gov/Summer

09/01/2026

IN THE NEWS: The latest article from Forbes highlights our office's "multi-dimensional strategy where infrastructure, medical care and social support operate simultaneously."

READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4gLJEHM
City of Phoenix, AZ USA

08/25/2026

Extreme heat affects everyone, no matter how experienced you are. When temperatures climb, your body works overtime to cool itself, and dehydration can set in fast. ⛰️⚠️

The Trail Heat Safety Program restricts select trails in Phoenix from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days when the National Weather Service issues an Extreme Heat Warning.

Stay safe. Take a Hike, Do it Right.

🔗: Phoenix.gov/HikingSafety

08/24/2026

We're excited to be awarded $115,000 for use in the Water For Shade Program!

READ MORE in the PHX Newsroom:

The Office of Heat Response and Mitigation won a grant award from the Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) to support the Water for Shade Project.

08/20/2026

We’re working to add more shade to Phoenix all the time!

Check out phoenix.gov/shade to see how we’re planting trees and building shade around town.

07/17/2026

Shareable heat tips for you and your friends.☀️❤️😊

07/16/2026

Recently we had the chance to meet with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to discuss how we address heat issues in Phoenix. The Phoenix Sister Cities program connects us with other municipalities around the world so we can share how we do things.

https://phoenixsistercities.org/

07/09/2026

Thanks to American Planning Association for the recent article about the Shade Phoenix Plan.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/44Ff8tD

Six ways planners can combine vegetative and built shade to improve comfort and safety on the ground.