City of Detroit opens Cooling Centers to help residents stay safe during extreme heat

With the heat index forecasted to reach the 100s on Wednesday, June 10 and remain dangerously high on Thursday, June 11, the Detroit Health Department and Parks and Recreation are partnering to provide residents with safe, air-conditioned spaces to cool down during regular hours of operation.

All Detroit Recreation Centers will remain open during normal operating hours:

• Adams Butzel Complex (10500 Lyndon)-Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Butzel Family Center (7737 Kercheval)-Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Clemente (2631 Bagley)-Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Coleman A. Young (2751 Robert Bradby)-Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Community Center at A.B Ford (100 Lenox St)-Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Crowell (16630 Lahser)-Monday-Friday 11.a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Farwell (2781 E. Outer Drive)-Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Helen Moore Community Center (11825 Dexter Ave)-Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Heilmann (19601 Crusade)-Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Kemeny (2260 Fort St.)-Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Lasky (13200 Fenelon)-Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Northwest Activities Center (18100 Meyers)-Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Williams (8431 Rosa Parks)-Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Detroit Public Library locations will also serve as respite centers during their normal operating hours for residents seeking relief. Details about hours of operation at individual library branches can be found at detroitpubliclibrary.org/locations. "Extreme heat is a serious public health issue, especially for older adults, children, people with chronic health conditions, outdoor workers, and residents without reliable access to air conditioning," said Chief Public Health Officer and Director Ali Abazeed. "We are urging Detroiters to take precautions, stay hydrated, avoid prolonged time outdoors when possible, and use cooling centers and library branches across the city to stay safe."

During period of extreme heat, the Detroit Health Department recommends that residents drink plenty of water, limit strenuous activity, take frequence breaks in air-conditioned spaces, and watch for signs of heat-related illness, including dizziness, nausea, headache, confusion, fainting, rapid heartbeat, or unusually heavy sweating. Please also take a moment to check on your neighbors, friends, and family members, especially older adults, people with disabilities, young children, people with chronic medical conditions, and those without access to air-condition. For further tips, visit detroitmi.gov/health.

For additional safety tips, visit detroitmi.gov/DHSEM and search "severe weather." For additional information about symptoms of heat-related illness, including when to seek medical help, can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website here.