Heat Safety

Heat Relief Network logo We are proud to continue our partnership with the Maricopa County Public Health Department and Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) & Department Heat Relief Network.

View complete list of heat relief locations across Maricopa County.

Do you need transportation to a Heat Relief Center?

To find help with heat relief transportation please dial 2-1-1 or visit 211arizona.org.

Additionally, we are now collaborating with Phoenix Rescue Mission for transportation services to Heat Relief Centers in the Mesa area. Please call 480-589-3103 for more information.

Transportation hours of operation are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. 

Heat Safety Resources

Now Is the Time for Mesa Residents to Make a Heat Safety Plan
Extreme heat can impact anyone. Preparing ahead of time helps keep you, your family, and your neighbors safe.

If your air conditioning stops working, know where to go
Public libraries
Shopping centers or malls
Cooling or respite centers

Look out for one another
Identify neighbors who may be more vulnerable to extreme heat, including seniors, people with disabilities, and families without reliable cooling.
Coordinate with neighbors to check in on each other during the summer months.

Know your city resources
- Learn where cooling centers, hydration stations, and heat-safety services are located.
- Share this information with friends, family, and neighbors who may need it.

Prepare your home before temperatures rise
- Schedule an HVAC inspection or basic maintenance.
- Stock up on drinking water and other heat-related essentials.


  • Summer Electric Assistance Program (SEA) is a residential utility assistance program for income-qualified customers residing in Mesa’s Electric Service Area and receiving electric service from the City (not SRP). SEA provides Mesa electric utility customers with limited short-term assistance for their electric bills during the summer months of July, August and September.

  • SRP Electric Customers - SRP offers a variety of solutions to help you lower your energy costs and manage your bill, especially during the hot summer months. Learn more about the SRP Financial Assistance.

    SRP has a Weatherization Assistance Program - The federal Weatherization Assistance Program was established to help limited-income families and individuals improve energy efficiency and lower energy costs, as well as assist with energy-related health and safety issues in the home.

  • The Emergency Rehabilitation Program provides Mesa homeowners with assistance to address household repairs that affect the immediate livability of the home. Repairs are limited, and assistance is based on the priority of emergency.
  • Portable A/C Loaner Program - The free Portable A/C Program loans units to vulnerable Mesa residents without working AC units. For questions about this program, please call 480-644-6454.
  • The 20th Annual Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign, from May 4 through September 30, 2026 provides supplies of water to people in need. We work with nonprofit agencies and businesses to collect the bottles of water which are distributed through United Food Bank to numerous agencies in the valley, including A New Leaf, Paz de Cristo and Mesa United Way.
  • The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists households with low incomes, particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of household income for home energy, primarily in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

More Limited Income Assistance Programs

Day Respite Center

Christ Church – City Hope

655 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85203
Monday – Saturday
9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Services include air-conditioned space, water, rest areas, meals, navigation services, medical care, showers and more.

Pets welcomed.

Enter through the N. Hobson parking lot entrance.

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First United Methodist Church - Friends @ First Mesa (Family Only)

Timeline: Every Sunday, June 7th – September 27th
Location: 15 E. 1st Ave. Mesa, AZ
Hours: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Available Services:
Family Showers: 15-minute slots (16 slots available; first-come, first-served).
Nutrition: Blessing Bags (2,000 calories of shelf-stable food).
Climate Relief: Indoor rest in a cooled environment with hydration.
Family Support: On-site activities for children, plus diapers and formula for immediate use.

Cooling Centers

Open through September 30, 2026

A New Leaf / MesaCAN
635 E. Broadway
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ASU Mix Center at Mesa City Center
50 N. Centennial Way
Monday – Friday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Fountain of Life Church
6625 E. Main, Mesa, AZ 85205
Tuesday – Thursday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

St. Vincent de Paul – Mesa Dining Room
67 W. Broadway Rd.
Daily
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Terros Health
1111 S. Stapley Dr.
Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Salvation Army – Mesa Citadel Corps
241 E. 6th St.
Monday – Friday
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Hydration Stations

Provided by Water Resources, these locations offer water stations for users to refill reusable bottles as many times as they like. These hydration stations are available all-year-round.

Mesa Arts Center
1 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ
Tuesday – Friday
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Mesa Main Library
64 E. First St., Mesa, AZ 85201
Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(Closed on holidays)

Pioneer Park
526 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85203
Monday – Sunday
6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Red Mountain Library
635 N. Power Rd., Mesa, AZ 85205
Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(Closed on holidays)

Copa Health – East Valley Campus
4330 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85205
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Copa Health – Florian
4250 E. Florian Ave. (Bldg. 2), Mesa, AZ 85206
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Logos Outreach Ministries
500 W. Southern Ave. (Ste 31), Mesa, AZ 85286
Sunday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Social Spin – Mesa
1255 E. Southern Ave. (Ste 1), Mesa, AZ 85204
Sunday – Saturday
6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
(Closed on Memorial Day)

Terros Health University
262 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85201
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

 

Donate to help fund new Hydration Station
*Your donation may be tax deductible. Please consult with your tax professional.*

Contribute to the Hydration Donation Campaign to provide water or monetary support to get water out to our street outreach teams and heat relief centers to help people stay safe this summer.

 

Watch our Resident's Guide to Heat Safety

(available with Spanish captions)

 

Important Heat Safety Infographics

 

Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion and Stroke
Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion

  • Faint or dizzy
  • Excessive sweating
  • Cool, pale, clammy skin
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Rapid, weak pulse
  • Muscle cramps

Warning Signs of Heat Stroke

  • Throbbing headache, confusion
  • No sweating
  • Body temperature above 103 degrees
  • Red, hot, dry skin
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Rapid, strong pulse
  • May lose consciousness

Vulnerable Populations affected by heat

Vulnerable populations affected by the heat

  • Pregnant
  • Newborns
  • Children
  • Elderly
  • Chronic illness