LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – By way of Might, Clark County residents can declare a free shade tree via a group undertaking geared toward addressing rising temperatures throughout the area.
The Neighborhood Cover Venture is a partnership with the Arbor Day Basis and the Clark County Division of Atmosphere and Sustainability (DES) will ship about 4,500 timber to group members.
Residents are eligible for not less than one, free, water-efficient tree, with the best want prioritized primarily based on a map of native warmth vulnerability.
In keeping with the Nationwide Climate Service (NWS), 2024 was the most well liked summer time on file for Southern Nevada. The Clark County Workplace of the Coroner/Medical Examiner reported 526 deaths the place warmth was an element final yr. Data through the previous summer time have been set for the very best recorded temperature (120° F on July 7), common excessive temperature (107.6° F) and common temperature (96.2° F), based on the NWS.
The Neighborhood Cover Venture is offered via Might 2025 or till provides run out.
