As the Phoenix area returns to triple-digit temperatures, families who struggle to pay for cooling are once again facing serious risks at home.
To address that danger, Salt River Project is investing more than $1.3 million in heat-relief programs, including assistance for residents whose air conditioners fail during the hottest part of summer.
What’s happening?
KNVX reported that one of SRP’s summer partners is AllThrive 365, whose Healthy Homes Program fixes or replaces broken cooling systems for older adults and lower-income households.
Elena Burr, director of communications and outreach for AllThrive 365, told the outlet that the stakes are especially high during Arizona’s hottest months…