An 82-year-old woman in Maricopa County, Arizona, who missed her ride to a cooling center, received help through the 2-1-1 service. A specialist connected her with the resources she needed, ensuring she did not have to face the high temperatures alone.

In 2025, 2-1-1 Arizona has made more than 4,000 connections to heat relief services. The service helps residents in need by offering free rides to cooling centers, connecting individuals with HVAC repair services, utility assistance, hydration stations, and other support.

Residents in need of assistance during hot weather can call 2-1-1 or visit Maricopa.gov/Heat.

Source: Maricopa County

Source Type: Gov

Source Location: Maricopa

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