‘It’s ridiculous’: People react to record-setting heat in Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The record-breaking heat at the start of fall is bringing out a lot of different emotions in people.
Despite the disappointment about the temps, plenty of people were out and about on a September Sunday in Phoenix. Many told Arizona’s Family they intended to stay well-hydrated and in shady spots.
Living in the desert, one can expect to deal with hot temperatures. But it’s never been this hot this late in the year.
“It’s ridiculous. I’m about to move up north for good,” said Cody Willsey, one of the people Arizona’s Family crews spoke with Sunday afternoon. “Normally, this time of the year, I’d say it’s still warm all the way up until Halloween, but it’s normally under 100 or at 100.”
Heat relief efforts around the county and in Phoenix were originally supposed to end on Sept. 30 for the year.
The Maricopa Association of Governments is extending its Heat Relief Network map to Oct. 31. The map shows the active locations of water, cooling, and donation sites throughout the county.
The City of Phoenix is also keeping open the 24/7 respite center at Burton Barr Central Library through Oct. 7 and operating all other cooling centers and hydration stations during normal business hours through Oct. 7.
“Just got to treat it like it’s still summer. Got to stay hydrated, stay indoors,” said Willsey.
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