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Cooling Centers Can't Cool Everyone | Tucson News
Tucson’s expanded cooling centers—now 48 spots across libraries, community hubs, and new county sites—are a lifeline as temperatures soar, but access remains a hurdle for unhoused residents. Location, hours, pet policies, and staff attitudes can make or break whether someone can actually get inside. Despite a slight drop in heat-related deaths, every unhoused person who died this year was outdoors—highlighting the urgent need for consistent, dignified access to relief. This isn’t just about air conditioning; it’s about safety, humanity, and dismantling the invisible barriers keeping people…
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