Detroit Opens Cooling Centers Amid Extreme Heat Forecast

Detroit Prepares Cooling Centers as Heat Index Soars

As temperatures in Detroit are expected to skyrocket, reaching potentially hazardous levels on June 10 and 11, the city is taking proactive measures to ensure residents have access to safe, air-conditioned environments. The Detroit Health Department, in collaboration with Parks and Recreation, is making provisions to keep cooling centers open during standard hours.

Residents can seek respite from the heat at any of the city’s recreation centers, which will maintain regular 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.

In addition to recreation centers, Detroit Public Library locations will also be available as cooling sites during their regular operating hours. Details on specific library schedules can be accessed at detroitpubliclibrary.org/locations.

Chief Public Health Officer and Director Ali Abazeed emphasized the seriousness of extreme heat, noting its impact on “older adults, children, people with chronic health conditions, outdoor workers, and residents without reliable access to air conditioning.” Abazeed advises residents to stay hydrated, minimize outdoor activities, and utilize the available cooling centers and libraries to ensure safety.

The Detroit Health Department also advises citizens to consume ample water, limit physical exertion, and take regular breaks in air-conditioned environments. Residents should be vigilant for heat-related symptoms, such as dizziness, nausea, or rapid heartbeat, and check on vulnerable neighbors and loved ones. Additional safety guidelines can be found at detroitmi.gov/health.

To learn more about severe weather safety, visit detroitmi.gov/DHSEM and search for “severe weather.” For more on heat-related illnesses, the CDC provides guidance on identifying symptoms and seeking medical attention on their website here.