Pima County is getting several cooling stations made from shipping containers that briefly blocked gaps in the border wall.
The solar-powered “cooltainers” are equipped with air conditioning and can accommodate up to 15 people at a time. The project is a collaboration with the Arizona Department of Health Services.
These stations, which will be in Ajo and western Pima County, will be available seven days a week.
District 3 Supervisor Sylvia Lee explained the initiative, highlighting the frequent power outages that trouble the region.
"Unfortunately, especially in Ajo, we have frequent outages. This is really gonna help us out and very innovative," Lee said.
Lee emphasized the importance of these resources, particularly for rural communities in Pima County.
