With dangerously high temperatures to reach the upper 90s and the heat index forecasted over 100 degrees, residents are urged to take precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones from heat-related illness. Extreme heat can affect everyone, especially older adults, young children, people with chronic health conditions, people who work outdoors, and residents without reliable access to air conditioning.  

Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and take steps to stay safe during periods of extreme heat.

Safety Tips to Beat the Heat:

• Drink water frequently, even if you are not thirsty
• Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, and light-colored clothing
• Spend time in air-conditioned spaces such as libraries, recreation centers, or malls
• Limit time outdoors, especially during the hottest parts of the day
• Store medications properly according to storage instructions

Ways to Stay Safe in the Heat if Your Child or Teen Has Asthma:

• Stay hydrated
• Watch for worsening symptoms, including shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, or unusual fatigue
• Check air quality conditions before outdoor activities
• Follow your asthma action plan and keep medications accessible as directed by your healthcare provider

All Detroit Recreation Centers will serve as respite locations during normal operating hours:

• Adams Butzel Complex (10500 Lyndon, Detroit, MI 48238)—Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8 a.m.  to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. 
• Butzel Family Center (7737 Kercheval, Detroit, MI 48214)—Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8 a.m.  to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Clemente (2631 Bagley, Detroit MI 48216)—Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
• Coleman A. Young (2751 Robert Bradby, Detroit, MI 48207)—Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 8 a.m. to 11 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, Tuesday, Friday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. 
• Farwell (2781 E. Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48234)—Monday, Tuesday, Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 
• Helen Moore Community Center (11825 Dexter Ave., Detroit, MI 48206)—Monday, Tuesday, Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 
• Heilmann (19601 Crusade, Detroit, MI 48205)—Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. 
• Kemeny (2260 Fort St., Detroit, MI 48217)—Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. 
• Lasky (13200 Fenelon, Detroit, MI 48212)—Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Northwest Activities Center (18100 Meyers Road, Detroit, MI 48235)—Monday, Tuesday, Friday  8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.  
• Williams (8431 Rosa Parks, Detroit, MI 48206)—Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 9 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.

“Public health is about taking action before a crisis occurs,” said Chief Public Health Officer and Director Ali Abazeed. “With extreme heat expected, we want Detroiters to have the information and resources they need to protect themselves and their families. Simple actions like staying hydrated, limiting time outdoors, and checking on neighbors can help prevent heat-related illness and keep our community safe.”

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.

Other Resources Individuals who are at risk of being unhoused or are currently unhoused should call the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520.

If you are in danger because of domestic violence, please call Michigan’s Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-866-864-2338 for help.  

If you are having a mental health emergency, call 9-8-8 or the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network’s 24-Hour Helpline at 1-800-241-4949.