Find a Cool Place, Close to Home.
Cooling centers, respite stations, and hydration sites are open across Arizona during heat advisories. They're free, indoors, and open to the public.
Stay Cool with Local Resources
Find nearby cooling centers and safe spaces to help you beat the Arizona heat.
Across Arizona
Arizona Department of Health Services maintains an interactive map of cooling and hydration sites across the state, updated each summer.
Maricopa County (Phoenix Metro)
Maricopa Association of Governments runs the Heat Relief Network with hundreds of cooling, hydration, and respite locations across the Valley.
Pima County (Tucson Area)
Pima County and the City of Tucson coordinate cooling centers at libraries, community centers, and partner nonprofits.
Pinal County
Libraries and senior centers across Apache Junction, Casa Grande, Florence, and Maricopa serve as designated cooling locations.
Yavapai, Coconino & Northern Arizona
Northern communities still see dangerous heat days. Check city and tribal resources for the nearest cooling site.
Yuma & Western Arizona
Yuma County partners with libraries and the Salvation Army to offer indoor cooling and water.
What To Bring to a Cooling Center
When you visit, here's a few things to bring with you:
- A refillable water bottle
- Sun-protective hat and lightweight clothing
- Any daily medications you may need
- Phone and charger to stay connected
- A friend or neighbor who is also at risk
Most cooling centers and hydration stations do not require IDs or proof of residency or citizenship.
Know Where to Go On a Hot Day.
Antidote Virtual Primary Care Providers (PCPs) are available day and night from your Antidote Health Member Portal. Feeling dizzy, weak, or dehydrated, or want to ask about a medication? Book a visit to get answers fast.
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