E37: Heat, Health and COVID-19 Part 2

Right on the heels of record-breaking high temperatures in the Valley, we return with Part 2 of our two-part discussion on heat in Arizona. Two weeks ago in Part 1, we sat in with high-level experts and researchers to understand the macro-level changes and impacts we are all experiencing. We also touched on some promising, on-the-ground work. This week, in Part 2, we’re going directly to the micro, ground-level, touching base with leaders of two nonprofits, and getting the perspective of how a city better connects to those most impacted by heat.

As each of our guests shares their work, you’ll feel the continued transforming presence of COVID-19. From emergency relief efforts to chronic heat issues, nothing escapes being impacted by coronavirus. As Arizona continues to be a hot spot for infection, don’t forget to stay smart: stay-at-home as much as you possibly can; wash up; mask up; maintain social distancing, and keep a heads up for your fellow Arizonans. We need to be in this together in order to get out of this together.

We’re going to serve up a lot of context and content in the next 30 minutes, so buckle up. It’s time to talk about heat, relief, shelter, air conditioning, trees and shade, buildings, pavement, planning, and policy as we emerge from our first heat emergency of 2020.