Metro Phoenix endured its hottest summer on record, with 70 days above 110°F and 113 consecutive triple-digit days—but heat-related deaths dropped from 645 in 2023 to 602 in 2024. While the numbers are still alarming, city officials credit increased investments in heat relief services, cooling centers, and overnight respite shelters for helping protect vulnerable communities, including low-income families, the elderly, and those experiencing homelessness. 🌎☀️ #ExtremeHeat #HeatRelief #PhoenixWeather #CommunityImpact