Glendale, AZ - Hot Topics

The heat has finally hit the Valley and it’s on the top of mind, so Glendale has some heat-related story ideas for you. See something you like? Call Kim Larson at 602-689-3827.

• OUTDOORS:  Avid hikers still want to enjoy the trails this time of year, but should remember how to stay safe, keep hydrated and learn the signs of heat-related illness. Many hikers also take their pets along. Glendale Fire can provide an expert interview at Thunderbird Conservation Park (59th Ave. and Pinnacle Peak Rd.) for a visual backdrop.  In addition, the Fire Department Crisis Response Dog, Topaz, can demonstrate ways that pets can safely go on hikes with their owners, by wearing special paw protectors and having their own water container.
  
  
• HOT JOBS: Think you’ve got it rough getting into the steaming hot car after work? Tag along with some of the hottest jobs in the city – on the tops of buildings repairing HVAC, or in the rights-of-way trimming trees. Learn tips on  how these folks keep cool in the heat.
  
  
• WATER CONSERVATION/GARDENING:  Are you wondering how to adjust your irrigation system once the temps reach the triple digits? Glendale’s Water Conservation Office can instruct your viewers how to adjust their watering schedule to not only conserve water but save money as well, saving the guesswork and not over-watering.
  
  
• ENERGY CONSERVATION WITH HIGH TEMPS: In addition, our conservation experts can give tips on how to conserve energy around your home to not only help the planet, but help your save some money, as well. Learn all about incentives and rebates offered by various agencies.
  
  
• NON-PROFIT HELP FOR HEAT RELATED EMERGENCIES:  Summer is the worst time of the year to have the AC go out, of course. But for disabled or elderly residents on a fixed income, it’s a terrifying thought. The city of Glendale works with a non-profit partner to assist residents repair or replace air conditioner or evaporative coolers during imperative summer months. 
  
  
• SWIM LESSONS & WATER SAFETY: As the heat rolls in, we all head to the water. The city of Glendale would like to stress that water safety messaging can never be said often enough. Making sure children learn to swim is a top priority; watching children around water at all times is a necessity; as well as learning CPR. Glendale Parks and Recreation staff and a firefighter can talk about and demonstrate these activities visually.
  
  
• SWIMMING POOL MAINTENANCE:  So you want to hang in the pool all summer, but keeping it maintained is a little more work in the summer, too. Glendale pool staff can give you the low-down on pool maintenance to keep your pool top-notch, keeping it blue -- not green -- all summer long.