Triple-digit temperatures are coming.  Maricopa County Department of Public Health asks you to keep these three things in mind:

• Know your risk: Anyone can experience heat illness. Some groups, like older adults and those experiencing homelessness, are at higher risk.
• Protect yourself: Stay hydrated, wear protective clothing, and avoid being outdoors in the hottest parts of the day.
• Protect others: Check on your neighbors and know the signs of heat illness.

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Warning Signs of Heat Stroke

• An Extremely High Body Temperature (Above 103°F)
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Rapid, Strong Pulse
• Red, Hot and Dry Skin (No Sweating)
• Throbbing Headache
• Unconsciousness

Anyone showing any of these signs should seek immediate medical help.

Learn how to recognize different heat illnesses >

Our sidewalks heat up quickly in Arizona’s Summer heat. Make sure to protect your pet’s paws as you walk them this Summer. If the pavement is too hot for your hand, it is definitely too hot for their paws!

Rediscover your love of reading with your local library! Visit MaricopaCountyReads.org to get started, and begin tracking your points and earning prizes on June 1. Summer Reading is the perfect indoor activity as thee temperatures heat up. It's fun and free!

Although, we can’t control the weather in Maricopa County, which contributes to ground-level ozone formation, we can make simple changes to prevent high pollution concentrations. “Commit to One Day” to help our community breathe cleaner air!

Learn More at Maricopa.gov/AQCommit

Dolly the Dog was running, scared and confused, along the I-17 freeway during rush hour last week. With some wrangling, she found herself in the care of ADOT Incident Response Unit Officer Richard Dimaio. While they only spent 90 minutes together before a Maricopa County Animal Care and Control Officer picked her up, Dimaio said he felt a special bond with her. Dimaio waited the allotted time to see if an owner would come claim Dolly at Animal Care and Control. When no one showed up, Animal Care and Control called him and he adopted her that day! Dolly’s adoption fees were sponsored by Bissell Pet Foundation. All fees are waived on dogs 6 months and older starting May 15^th.

“Momo was the last of his brothers and sisters to be picked. The second we came to pick him up, he walked to the front of his kennel and stood on his hind legs showing us his cute puppy belly. We knew he was gonna be our boy from that moment. Every day with Momo since then has been the biggest blessing. He’s a rambunctious 4 year old with big puppy energy still, but his pawrents love him just the same."