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
. - Jefferson Barnes Community Vitality Center, 32150 Dorsey
T-F: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
. - 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.
. - 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).