Nicole Grigg, a native to Phoenix, joined the ABC15 team in January 2020 as a multimedia journalist.
PHOENIX — There are more than 100 locations that will be open throughout the heat season in Maricopa County to provide life-saving resources for those who need to escape the heat.
Our investigation found some of the cooling centers closed as early as 3, 4, and 5 p.m. We also found that there was no central organizer within the Heat Relief Network and there is little to no oversight as we found it is a loosely organized program made up of city and county partners, plus charities and churches.
In the city of Phoenix, officials are extending cooling center hours and adding two respite centers that can be accessible overnight.Phoenix is also extending its hours - Monday through Saturday - until 10 p.m. and will operate Sunday from noon to 10 p.m.All other libraries will be open as a cooling center during regular business hours.
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