Beat The Heat At Metro Detroit Cooling Centers

LIVONIA (WWJ) - When the summer heat reaches extreme temperatures, it's critical to take steps to keep cool and prevent heat illness.

To provide a safe and cool environment for those who may not have another option, local communities are opening several locations as cooling centers.

Residents are welcome to enjoy air-conditioned comfort and protection from the heat at the following locations:

Livonia

• Community Recreation Center, 15100 Hubbard
  M-F: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  SAT: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  SUN: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Westland

• Westland Friendship Center, 1119 Newburgh
  T-W: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  TH: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  F:  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  SAT: 9 a.m. to noon
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• Jefferson Barnes Community Vitality Center, 32150 Dorsey
  T-F: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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• William P. Faust Public Library, 6160 Central City Parkway
  M-TH: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  F-SAT: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  SUN: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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 Canton

• Canton Public Library, 1200 Canton Center Road
  M-TH: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  F-SAT: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  SUN: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Romulus

• Romulus Senior Center, 36525 Bibbins at Shook
  M-F: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Dearborn

• Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave.
  M-F: 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  SAT: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  SUN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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• Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave.
  M-TH: 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  F: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Signs of heat-related illness include headache, dizziness, nausea, heavy sweating, confusion and pale or flushed skin. (Get hot weather tips here).