Pima County, AZ (June 17, 2024) Beginning on Saturday, June 15, 2024, sandbag stations will be set up for County residents in preparation of the 2024 Monsoon. For your convenience, there are various sandbag locations throughout the County including: 1. 16091 W Universal Ranch Rd –
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The City of Tucson has opened a new cooling center to help individuals escape the punishing heat by providing people with a safe and comfortable place to recover and relax. Two new “COOLtainers,” provided by the Arizona Department of Health Services and the governor’s office, were placed at the Amazon Shelter, 1135 W. Miracle Mile, […]
Protecting the traveling public on City streets during Tucson’s summer thunderstorm season is the objective of the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility’s (DTM) Operation Splash campaign. As weather patterns shift to bring moisture into Tucson, crews from DTM’s Streets Maintenance Division will deliver and stage barricades at hundreds of dip crossings
Pima Association of Governments (PAG), the greater Tucson region’s metropolitan planning organization, has launched the “Shape Your Transportation Future” survey to seek public input on transportation priorities and experiences, and where PAG should apply limited transportation funding resources over the next 30 years. Survey results will help guide the development of
– Mayor and Council last night, June 4, adopted a Heat Action Roadmap and Worker Heat Protection Ordinance, two actions increasing the City’s ability to mitigate and manage extreme heat and build resilience for the future. The Heat Action Roadmap marks the next step as part of the implementation of Tucson Resilient Together, the City’s […]
Friends of Pima Animal Care Center and PACC will offer free spay/neuter surgeries June 4-8, for large breed dogs (dogs currently over 40 pounds or puppies reaching a adult weight over 40 pounds). Limit of 2 dogs per household. The surgeries will be performed by PACC veterinarians using the mobile medical unit, Karen’s Karing […]
People who suffer from heat-related illnesses do so because their bodies are not able to cool themselves properly. Very high body temperatures can damage the brain and other vital organs. Heat stroke is the most serious and dangerous heat-related illness that can even cause Death. Stay indoors with air conditioning as much as possible, carry […]
PIMA COUNTY, April 30, 2024 – Pima Animal Care Center is seeking short-term fosters for at least 130 dogs ahead of a two-weeklong construction project that will mean intense noise and hammering in the kennel area. The project, funded by PACC’s nonprofit partner, Friends of PACC, involves installing noise-dampening panels throughout the indoor kennel area, […]
PIMA COUNTY, April 30, 2024 – Starting May 2, Pima County Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation (NRPR) will begin offering private pool rentals at three locations. “Pima County Parks and Recreation has seen a growing interest in residents wanting to rent County pools for private events each summer,” said NRPR recreation superintendent Grant Bourguet. “Our […]
Construction starts at the new Ward 1 Barrio Nopal Park in May. The 5.7-acre park at S. Nogales Hy., between Aragon Rd. and Elvira Rd., will feature a playground with a shade structure, splash pad, restroom, accessible sidewalks and soft walking paths, water harvesting areas, ramadas, and a picnic area. This brand-new $3.8 million neighborhood […]






















