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Your comprehensive, actionable guide to navigating emergencies in Phoenix.
This guide uses AI-researched data and is being verified by our team. Routes and locations should be confirmed before use in an emergency.
Phoenix sits in the Sonoran Desert with extreme heat being the primary evacuation challenge. I-10 runs east-west connecting to Tucson and Los Angeles. I-17 north climbs to Flagstaff (7,000 ft) providing critical temperature relief. US-60 east accesses the cooler White Mountains.
CRITICAL: Never evacuate during peak summer heat (11am-5pm) without substantial water supplies (minimum 1 gallon per person). Night travel is strongly recommended. Vehicle failure in the desert can be fatal within hours.
Communication: Primary: cell/text. Secondary: out-of-state contact. Phoenix cell infrastructure is heat-resistant but power outages can take towers offline. Have a vehicle charger and battery bank.
Meeting Points: Primary: Steele Indian School Park (central, shaded). Secondary: ASU Sun Devil Stadium (large, recognizable). Out-of-area: Flagstaff contact (cooler, resourced).
Roles: Person A: fill all water containers, grab go-bags. Person B: children, pets, medications, cooling supplies. Person C: vehicle prep (coolant check, gas, tire pressure), drive.
Use this guide as a base for your personalized strategy.