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Sandbag Stations Available in Pima County

  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 –
ARIZONA TUCSON

CITY OF TUCSON OPENS NEW COOLING CENTER AS SUMMER HEATS UP

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, […]
ARIZONA TUCSON

TUCSON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY PREPARES FOR SUMMER THUNDERSTORM SEASON INITIATES OPERATION SPLASH

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
ARIZONA HEALTH TUCSON

Prepare for extreme heat in Arizona

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 […]
EDITORIAL ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS TUCSON

Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation launching pool rentals for 2024 swim season

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 […]
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Construction Starts for Barrio Nopal Park

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 […]