The City of Detroit is preparing for extreme heat this week, with the heat index forecasted to be above 100 degrees on June 30 through July 2.  
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, 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.

“Extreme heat remains one of the most serious public health issues, particularly for older adults, young children, people with chronic medical conditions, and anyone spending extended time outdoors,” said Chief Public Health Officer and Director Ali Abazeed. “We ask Detroiters to check on family members and neighbors, drink plenty of water, limit outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day, and take advantage of the city's cooling centers and public spaces to stay safe.”

During period of extreme heat, the Detroit Health Department recommends that residents drink plenty of water, limit strenuous activity, take frequent 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. 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.