Maricopa县在新的185万元救济方案的帮助下,十年来与热有关的死亡人数首次下降。 Maricopa County sees first drop in heat-related deaths in a decade, aided by new $185M relief programs.

2024年,亚利桑那州马里科帕县与热有关的死亡人数从2023年的645人减少到602人,这标志着尽管夏日创纪录最热,但十多年来首次下降。 In 2024, Maricopa County, Arizona, saw a decrease in heat-related deaths to 602 from 645 in 2023, marking the first decline in over a decade despite the hottest summer on record. 下降的原因是在五年内投资1.85亿美元,用于向无家可归者提供热能救济方案和服务。 The drop is attributed to a $185 million investment over five years in heat relief programs and services for the homeless. 然而,在联邦大流行病救济基金于2026年到期后,这些方案的资金仍不确定。 However, funding for these programs remains uncertain after federal pandemic relief funds expire in 2026.