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Hydration stations around the Valley during extreme heat warning on July 22 and July 23, 2016

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An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for the weekend, prompting safety concerns for people around the Valley.

As a common response, The Salvation Army is setting up a dozen hydration stations around the Valley.

On Friday, July 22, cold bottled water and safety information will be available at the following locations:

  • SW corner of 16th Street and Jefferson ( 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
  • Glendale Corps: 6010 W. Northern Ave., Glendale (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
  • Sun City Corps: 17420 N. Avenue of the Arts Blvd. Surprise (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
  • Apache Junction Corps: 605 East Broadway Road, Apache Junction (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
  • Estrella Mountain Corps: 11 North 3rd Ave., Avondale (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

In addition to water and safety information, the following locations will also provide a break from the heat on Friday:

  • 2707 E. Washington St., Phoenix (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
  • Phoenix Citadel: 632 N. 3rd Ave (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
  • Tempe Corps: 741 S Myrtle Ave., Tempe, (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
  • Phoenix Central Corps: 4343 N. 16th St., Phoenix, (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
  • Phoenix Maryvale Corps: 4318 W. Clarendon Ave., Phoenix, (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
  • Chandler Corps: 85 E. Saragosa St., Chandler, (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
  • Mesa Corps: 241 E. 6th St., Mesa, (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

For relief on Saturday, July 23, the following locations will be open:

  • SW corner 16th St. and Jefferson (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
  • 2707 E. Washington St., Phoenix (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
  • Phoenix Citadel: 632 N. 3rd Ave (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

If you would like to donate, The Salvation Army is accepting sunscreen, lip balm, hats and bandanas. You can donate at your local Salvation Army location or online here.