Heat Crisis Hits Homeless in Tucson

Tucson’s sweltering heat isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s deadly, especially for unhoused residents who rely on bus rides to reach cooling centers open only from noon to four. With temps soaring past 100 degrees and many without phones or access to info, the crisis deepens: last year, over a hundred heat deaths hit Pima County, a quarter of them unhoused. Beyond the heat, homelessness, substance use, and street violence compound the danger. Five cooling centers operate daily through September 30th, but advocates demand longer hours and better outreach. This isn’t just weather—it’s a human emergency demanding urgent, compassionate action. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6876a0d2fc6158db