Origin: Arizona governor declares state emergency over extreme heat
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency on August 11, 2023, due to extreme heat affecting the state for over a month. This declaration follows a 31-day streak of temperatures at or above 110°F in the Phoenix area.
In her announcement, Hobbs cited rising heat-related illnesses as a significant concern, prompting state actions that include funding for relief efforts and the establishment of cooling centers across Arizona.
The extreme heat emergency comes just 12 days after Phoenix experienced its longest recorded heat wave, highlighting the severity of the ongoing weather conditions in the region.
This declaration is part of a broader trend, as multiple states have issued emergency declarations in response to climate-related challenges, including California's recent emergency declaration due to Hurricane Hilary.
There is no reported disagreement among sources regarding the details of Hobbs' emergency declaration or the conditions leading to it.
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