As Detroit braces for a scorching day with temperatures soaring into the mid to upper 90s on Thursday, July 24, city officials are stepping up efforts to help residents beat the heat. The Detroit Health Department, in collaboration with local recreation centers, is opening cooling centers to provide relief from the oppressive weather conditions.
To accommodate the expected demand for cooler spaces, several recreation centers will extend their hours from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. These include:
- Patton Recreation Center at 2301 Woodmere Street
- Heilmann Recreation Center at 19601 Brock Avenue
- Northwest Activities Center at 18100 Meyers Road
Meanwhile, other recreation centers across Detroit will maintain their usual schedules. These centers include:
- Adams Butzel Complex (10500 Lyndon, Detroit, MI 48328)—Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Butzel Family Center (7737 Kercheval, Detroit, MI 48214)—Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Clemente (2631 Bagley, Detroit MI 48216)—Monday-Friday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Coleman A. Young (2751 Robert Bradby, Detroit, MI 48207)—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., Detroit MI 48215)—Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Crowell (16630 Lahser, Detroit, MI 48219)—Monday-Friday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Farwell (2781 E. Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48234)—Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Kemeny (2260 Fort St., Detroit, MI 48217)—Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Lasky (13200 Fenelon, Detroit, MI 48212)—Monday-Friday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Williams (8431 Rosa Parks, Detroit, MI 48206)—Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Additionally, Detroit Public Library locations are available during regular hours to offer a respite from the heat. Residents interested in library hours can visit detroitpubliclibrary.org/locations.
Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair Razo emphasized the importance of staying safe during the heatwave: “With dangerously high temperatures expected on Thursday, we’re urging all Detroiters to take precaution and stay cool. Cooling centers are open across the city, and can provide a safe, cool space for anyone who needs it. Please remember to check on your neighbors, especially seniors, children, and pets who face greater health risks when temperatures rise.”
The Detroit Health Department advises residents to increase water intake, avoid outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m., and remain vigilant for symptoms of heat-related illnesses such as nausea, confusion, and abnormal heart rates. For more guidelines, visit their website at detroitmi.gov/health.
For further safety guidelines, visit detroitmi.gov/DHSEM and search “severe weather.” Detailed information about heat-related health issues and when to seek medical attention can be accessed on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website by clicking this link.
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