CITY OF DETROIT COOLING CENTERS OPEN WHEN HEAT EMERGENCY IS DECLARED
When the summer heat reaches extreme temperatures, it is critical to take steps to keep cool and prevent heat illness. Five Recreation Centers will be opened as cooling centers when a Heat Emergency is declared by the City of Detroit Chief Health Officer. The five centers provide air-conditioned comfort and protection from the heat. Please see the information below for the locations and hours of cooling centers, followed by tips on keeping cool in summer’s heat.
When temperatures rise above 90 degrees, everyone is at risk, but the elderly and the very young are most susceptible to heat and heat-related illness. Signs of heat-related illness include headache, dizziness, nausea, heavy sweating, confusion and pale or flushed skin. The American Red Cross recommends the following treatment for people suffering from heat-related illness:
- Move the victim to a cool place.
- Give him or her cool water to drink.
- Apply ice packs or cool wet cloths to the skin.
- If a victim refuses water, vomits, or loses consciousness, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Tips for preventing heat-related illness
- Stay indoors if possible. Stay in an air-conditioned place. If your home does not have air-conditioning, go to a public place that does, including the City of Detroit cooling centers. If outside, stay in the shade.
- Drink water. Even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which dehydrate the body.
- Wear light-colored clothing. (Avoid wearing black clothes, especially if you’re in direct sunlight.) Loose fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing reflects heat. Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.
- Never leave a person, especially children or the elderly, or a pet in a closed, parked vehicle. The temperature inside the car can become 30 to 40 degrees hotter than the outside temperature.
- Slow down and avoid strenuous activity. If you must work outside, take frequent breaks.
- Visit at-risk people twice a day and watch them for signs of heat illness.
- Speak with your doctor about any medications you are taking to learn whether they may interfere with your body’s ability to regulate temperature.
- Do not use salt tablets unless directed to do so by a physician.
For more information about the cooling centers, contact the Detroit Health Department at (313) 876-4000.
Recreation Centers – Cooling Centers Open When Heat Emergency Declared
Adams / Butzel Center Cooling Center
10500 Lyndon Detroit, MI
(313) 628-0990
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday Closed
Crowell Recreation Center Cooling Center
16630 Lahser, Detroit MI 48219
(313) 628-2050
Monday – Friday 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Farwell Recreation Center Cooling Center
2711 E. Outer Drive, Detroit, 48234
(313) 628-2028
Monday – Friday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed
Heilmann Recreation Center Cooling Center
19601 Crusade, Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 224-9334
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday Closed
Kemeny Recreation Center Cooling Center
2260 S. Fort, Detroit, 48217
(313) 628-2819
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday Closed
Lasky Recreation Center Cooling Center
13200 Fenelon, Detroit, 48212
(313) 628-2030
Monday – Friday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed
Patton Recreation Center Cooling Center
2301 Woodmere, Detroit, 48209
(313) 628-2000
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday Closed
IF THERE IS AN EXTREME HEAT EMERGENCY:
The days will be extended for the duration of the heat emergency, and the listed hours may also be extended.
Call the Detroit Parks & Recreation Department at (313) 224-1100 for more information.
For more information visit City of Detroit.