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For Our Town water drive highlights heat safety

The Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department, in partnership with For Our Town – a community initiative between the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Queen Creek – is currently hosting a bottled water drive. You can drop off cases of bottled water at the QCFMD Administration Building, located at 22350 S. Ellsworth Road, Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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The heat is on in the Valley of the Sun and the average Arizonan uses 120 gallons of water every day, including indoor and outdoor use. Check out the Town of Queen Creek's water tower display at the Queen Creek Library throughout June to learn more about your daily water use.

In the meantime, the Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department (QCFMD), in partnership with For Our Town – a community initiative between the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Queen Creek – is currently hosting a bottled water drive. You can drop off cases of bottled water at the QCFMD Administration Building at Fire Station 1, located at 22350 S. Ellsworth Road, Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

From AC units going out to emergency responses and those with no immediate access to water, For Our Town Queen Creek has set a goal to collect 200 cases of water bottles to distribute all over Queen Creek during the hot summer months to those in need.

During the high temperatures of summer, it is important to plan ahead to avoid heat-related illness. 

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides the following tips for preventing heat-related illness:

  • Drink plenty of fluids – don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink water.
  • Avoid liquids that cause you to lose more body fluids (alcohol and sugary drinks).
  • Stay indoors, if at all possible.
  • Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
  • Limit outdoor activity to morning and evening hours.
  • If you must be outdoors, rest often in a shady area.
  • Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and plenty of sunscreen.
  • Children and pets should never be left alone in a vehicle, especially during the summer months. The "look before you lock" campaign serves as a reminder of the dangers of a hot vehicle. 

The Humane Society provides the following tips for keeping pets safe in the heat:

  • Watch the monsoon humidity.
  • Limit exercise, and do not exercise in the heat of the day.
  • Provide ample shade and water, keep pets inside.
  • Cool pets from the inside and out.
  • Watch for signs of heatstroke.

For more information about QCFMD, or for additional safety tips, visit QueenCreekAZ.gov/SafetyTips.

Additional heat safety resources:

  • Maricopa County - Staying Safe In The Extreme Heat 
  • ADHS - Extreme Weather & Public Health
  • CDC - Local HeatRisk Map