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  1. Aug 11, 2023 · August 11, 2023. Signs Executive Order to Ensure Future Heat Preparedness and Announces Cooling Centers on Capitol Mall. Phoenix, AZ — After 30 consecutive days of excessive heat warnings in Coconino, Maricopa, and Pinal counties, Governor Katie Hobbs has declared a State of Emergency to support local heat relief efforts.

  2. Aug 11, 2023 · What's happening: The declaration allows cities to get reimbursed by the state's emergency fund for expenses they incur related to heat mitigation. The governor also signed an executive order opening two new cooling centers and heat relief facilities on Capitol Mall grounds starting Saturday. They'll operate from 8am-8pm the rest of the summer.

    • Jessica Boehm
  3. Aug 11, 2023 · 0:00. 1:09. Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Friday issued an emergency declaration after this summer's record-breaking heat wave, a move that frees up funding for three counties' response.

    • Stacey Barchenger
    • State Politics Reporter
  4. Aug 11, 2023 · PHOENIX - Officials with Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs' office announced on Aug. 11 that a State of Emergency has been declared due to the historic heat wave parts of the state experienced...

  5. Mar 14, 2019 · What Would be the Possible Benefits of an Emergency Declaration? declaring a climate emergency could have benefits even apart from any concrete follow-up. It would be a strong signal that the U.S. recognizes the urgent need to cut carbon emissions – a signal to the international community as well as courts and agencies in the U.S.

  6. Jul 21, 2022 · July 21, 2022. President Biden faces growing calls from members of his own party to declare climate change a national emergency, which would unlock certain temporary powers to bolster...

  7. Aug 11, 2023 · Updated: Monday, August 14, 2023 - 10:07am. Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has declared a state of emergency due to ongoing high temperatures around the state. A press release from the Governor’s Office on Friday afternoon cited 30 consecutive days of excessive heat warnings in Coconino, Maricopa and Pinal counties.