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LATEST INFORMATION
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Excessive Heat Warning through Tuesday
Emergency heat shelters available
Heat resources
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Labor Day Lake Safety
Wear a life vest, don't swim alone, watch kids around water
Lake Pleasant info
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Preparedness and Wellness Expo
Saturday: Sept. 9th, 23rd, Oct. 7th
Get details
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TODAY'S KEY MESSAGE
Enjoy Labor Day on the Lake Safely!
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We have a 3-day weekend coming up for Labor Day and a lot of you may be considering a trip to the lake. While the County's own Lake Pleasant is a great place to cool off with family and friends, there are some precautions you need to take to keep everyone safe.
Tips to Stay Safe Out on the Lake
- Never swim alone or leave kids unattended near water.
- Avoid being distracted while watching kids near the water.
- If a child goes missing, always check the water first.
- Wear a life-jacket.
- Protect yourself from the sun with sunblock, sunglasses, and a hat.
- Drink plenty of water.
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Library District Offers Health Science Opportunities for Rural Teens
Maricopa County Library District teamed up with the University of Arizona to offer Youth Engagement Camp (Y.E.S. Camp). The camp teaches health sciences skills to teens in rural areas. The high school students learned valuable life skills like CPR, nutrition, and measuring blood pressure.
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NEWS BITES
Suicide Prevention
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Remember: the #988Lifeline can provide emotional support for anyone who needs it, any time, day or night. Call, text, or chat if you are having a mental health issue or crisis or just need someone to talk to.
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Look Before You Lock
On average, 38 children die each year after being left or being trapped in a hot car, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. Never leave a child in a car alone, always check the back seat, and lock unattended vehicles.
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Fentanyl Overdoses Increasing
According to the Office of the Medical Examiner, fentanyl overdose deaths increased nearly 5,000 percent in Maricopa County from 2015 to 2022. It is important to educate yourself, your kids and the rest of your family on the dangers of this deadly drug that is impacting every part of our community.
Facts on fentanyl
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Become a Poll Worker
Help your neighbors exercise their right to vote by becoming a poll worker. We are recruiting poll workers right now for the 2024 election and it is the perfect time for you to get involved!
Help your community by getting involved!
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Stay Healthy As You Age
No matter your age, it is never too late to begin taking care of your health! Visit our Healthy Aging page for ways to stay healthy, active, and independent through the years.
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Pet of the Week
 Mollie Jo is overflowing with sweetness and affection. She can be a little shy at first, but with time she will show you her cuddly side. An ideal home for her is one that offers the patience to let her acclimate and build trust in her new environment. She also needs to be an only dog, and rest assured, there's an abundance of love in her to share with everyone.
Happy Tails
“We adopted Rajah in January 2020. He has taught us so much about life and love. We have met so many new friends because of him, and he has been our favorite travel companion. He has so much personality and opinions—we love hearing them all! Maricopa county made the process easy and introduced us to our best friend.”
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Job of the Week
 Our Library District is looking for a Youth Librarian!
As a Librarian for our Queen Creek Library, you will perform professional library services for all age groups, and provide relevant and engaging programming for all ages with a focus on early literacy and youth. The ideal candidate is one who can communicate effectively, is customer-focused, appreciates and respects others, demonstrates teamwork and collaboration, values continuous learning, and is supportive of change.
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