Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department

Some medications can increase your risk of heat-related illness.

According to the University of Arizona's Heat and Medications Task Force, certain prescription and over-the-counter medications may affect how your body responds to heat by reducing sweating, increasing fluid loss or making you more sensitive to sunlight.

As temperatures climb, it's a good reminder to talk with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist about how your medications may interact with Arizona's summer heat.

In Arizona's extreme heat, some common medications may increase your risk As temperatures climb, it may be a good time to check your medicine cabinet. Several common medications could be making you more susceptible to heat-related illness.

Don’t overload outlets with chargers in hotels or rentals.

A bottle of water can be the start of a conversation.

Throughout the summer, Tempe outreach specialists meet with people experiencing homelessness, helping connect them with shelter, housing, healthcare and other resources.

For the third year, Tempe and Hundred Mile Brewing Company are collecting bottled water to support that work.

You can help by donating unopened cases of bottled water at Hundred Mile Brewing Co., 690 N. Scottsdale Road.

Together, we can help get water to vulnerable residents during extreme heat.

Hazard:
The recalled lithium-ion battery in the power banks can overheat and ignite, posing risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Casely Reannounces Recall of Wireless Portable Power Banks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; One Fatality Reported After 2025 Recall Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wireless portable power banks and contact Casely for a free replacement. To receive the free replacement, consumers should go to the firm’s website and fill out the on-line form and submit two photographs; one should be the front of the power ba...

Traveling with pets? Include them in your fire escape plan and keep leashes handy.