public health

Free Emergency Preparedness & Wellness Expo on Sep. 21 at Metrocenter Mall

9/11/2019 - 9:26 am
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Maricopa County Department of Public Health’s Building Bridges to Health Network, in partnership with Metrocenter Mall and first responders, will celebrate National Preparedness Month with its 11th annual multicultural emergency preparedness expo on Saturday, Sept. 21th. This year’s theme, Prepared Not Scared – Preparados No Asustados reminds the community about the importance of personal preparedness.

Excessive Heat Warning extended in area to nine Arizona counties

8/13/2019 - 6:01 pm
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National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Gila, La Paz, Maricopa, Pinal, and Yuma Counties from 8/13/19 10 AM to 8/15/19 8 PM and Graham, Greenlee, and Pima Counties from 8/14/19 10 AM to 8/15/19 8 PM

Newly Added: 

Mohave County from 8/14/19 8 AM to 8/16/19 8 PM

Daytime highs are expected to be in the 104 to 118 degrees Fahrenheit range. Residents are advised to stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed.

Excessive Heat Warning issued for five Arizona counties

8/03/2019 - 10:48 pm
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National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Gila, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, and Yuma Counties from 8/3 10 AM to 8/5 8PM.

Daytime highs are expected to be in the 105-114 degrees Fahrenheit range and overnight lows in the mid to upper 80s. Residents are advised to stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed.

Precautions to prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke:

High Pollution Advisory issued for July 20 in Maricopa County

7/19/2018 - 10:20 am
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The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for ozone in Maricopa County, effective July 20, 2018. This HPA is due to levels expected to exceed the federal health standard for ozone.

High Pollution Advisory issued for July 19 in Maricopa County

7/18/2018 - 1:09 pm
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The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for ozone in Maricopa County, effective July 19, 2018. This HPA is due to levels expected to exceed the federal health standard for ozone.

High Pollution Advisory issued for July 18 in Maricopa County

7/17/2018 - 11:19 am
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The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for ozone in Maricopa County, effective July 18, 2018. This HPA is due to levels expected to exceed the federal health standard for ozone.

High Pollution Advisory issued for July 16 in Maricopa County

7/15/2018 - 12:14 pm
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The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for ozone in Maricopa County, effective July 16, 2018. This HPA is due to levels expected to exceed the federal health standard for ozone.

High Pollution Advisory issued for ozone in Maricopa County

7/03/2018 - 10:30 am
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The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for ozone in Maricopa County, effective July 5, 2018. This HPA is due to levels expected to exceed the federal health standard for ozone.

Maricopa County sees recent rabid bat exposures in public areas

6/15/2018 - 6:45 pm
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Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) is reminding residents to stay away from bats after two bats in the Valley tested positive for rabies in the past week.