As dangerous heat continues through Friday, July 3, the City of Detroit is extending access to select cooling centers to help residents stay safe. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Detroit through 8 p.m. Friday, with heat index values forecast to reach dangerous levels.

The Detroit Health Department and Parks and Recreation Department are making the following recreation centers available as cooling centers on Friday, July 3, during the hours listed below. Please note that all other recreation centers will be closed in observance of the July 4 holiday.  

• Patton Recreation Center (2301 Woodmere St., Detroit, MI 48209)—Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Farwell Recreation Center (2711 E. Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48234)—Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Williams Recreation Center (8431 Rosa Parks, Detroit, MI 48206)—Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Detroit Public Library’s Main Library, 5201 Woodward Ave., will also serve as a respite location on Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All other Detroit Public Library branches will be closed Friday, July 3, and the Main Library will be closed Saturday, July 4, in observance of the July 4 holiday. Details about hours of operation at individual library branches can be found at detroitpubliclibrary.org/locations. Please note that all other Detroit Library locations will be closed in observance of the July 4th holiday.

Mayor Sheffield on Wednesday issued an executive order directing departments to prioritize efforts to ensure residents have access to the resources and support they need to stay safe during this period of extreme heat.

“With dangerous heat persisting across the city, we are urging all residents to take precautions and protect their health,” said Chief Public Health Officer and Director Ali Abazeed. “We are extending access to cooling centers through Friday to ensure everyone has a safe place to find relief during this dangerous heat wave. Stay hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, and check on neighbors who may be at higher risk.”

During periods 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, weakness, fainting, confusion, rapid heartbeat, or heavy sweating. Anyone experiencing symptoms should move to a cooler place, rest, and sip water if they are alert and able. Call 911 immediately if someone shows signs of heat stroke, including confusion, slurred speech, loss of consciousness, seizures, very high body temperature, or hot, dry skin or heavy sweating. Residents should also check on neighbors, friends, and family members, especially older adults, people with disabilities, young children, people with chronic medical conditions, and those without reliable access to air conditioning.

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.