Valley of the Sun United Way strengthens community readiness for extreme heat and other disasters by offering preparedness workshops, distributing heat relief kits, and expanding outreach through events and volunteer networks. The organization delivers bilingual programs, resources, and practical tips that help households prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Events
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Five Steps You Can Take Now
Take these free or low-cost steps to prepare before disaster strikes.
Resources by Disaster Type
Find resources to help prepare for various disasters.
Additional Resources
Choose how you want to take action.
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE (FEMA)
FEMA Helpline
1-800-621-3362 | 7 A.M. to 11 P.M. ET, 7 days a week
For Individual Assistance benefits, email AskIA@fema.dhs.gov
Download the FEMA app from FEMA.gov
Find a Heat Relief Site
Search for Hydration Centers, Cooling Centers, Respite Centers and more on the Heat Relief Network site.
211 Arizona
Visit Arizona 211.org, with more than 8,500 local and statewide resources to help when you need it most.
Preparing for Extreme Heat
Extreme heat kills more people each year than many other natural disasters, yet it often receives less attention.
See how United We Prepare is helping Maricopa County respond to Arizona's growing heat crisis through community preparedness, cooling centers, heat relief kits, and volunteer action.
The Power of Heat Relief Kits
As temperatures soar, kits packed with sunscreen, a cooling towel, sunscreen, and more provide life-saving help to those living and working outdoors in the summer heat.
This year, more than 8,000 kits are being handed out thanks to the efforts of volunteers.
Past Events
These events have concluded, but their impact continues.
Our Impact
Volunteers help assemble kits with items needed by vulnerable populations.
10,250
Essential need kits distributed
5,332
Volunteers engaged
Our Community Partners
In addition to Verizon, Valley of the Sun United Way works with companies, governments, nonprofits and other organizations to address complex challenges in disaster preparedness.
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