City of Farmington Hills opening cooling center Thursday due to high temperatures
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Thursday's weather is expected to be hot and humid. In response, the city of Farmington Hills says the Costick Center will serve as a cooling center.
The center, located at 28600 W. 11 Mile Road, will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
The city is urging people to check on friends, family, neighbors and pets amid the high temperatures.
The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments also urges residents to help minimize ozone formation:
- Delay mowing your lawn until evening or the next day. Exhaust from your lawn mower and other gas-powered lawn and garden equipment help form ozone.
- Drive less, telecommute, bike, or walk. You'll reduce traffic congestion and air pollution, as well as save money.
- Avoid refueling your vehicle during daylight hours. Fumes released at the gas pump contribute to ozone formation.
- Delay or combine errands. This will reduce traffic congestion and air pollution.
- Reduce electricity use. Adjust your thermostat a few degrees higher and turn off lights, computers, and other electrical devices when not in use.
For more information on the cooling center, call 248-473-1800.
Meanwhile, the city of Detroit will open multiple centers on Thursday to avoid the heat and low air quality.
The following recreation centers are open as follows:
- Adams Butzel Complex, 10500 Lyndon (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; closed Saturdays)
- Butzel Family Center, 7737 Kercheval Avenue (Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
- Clemente Recreation Center, 2631 Bagley (Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
- Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 E. Outer Drive (Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; closed Saturdays)
- Lasky Recreation Center, 13200 Fenelon (Monday through Friday, noon – 8 p.m.; closed Saturdays)
- Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
- Patton Recreation Center, 2301 Woodmere (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; closed Saturdays)
- Kemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; closed Saturdays)
- Crowell Recreation Center, 16630 Lahser (Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.; closed Saturdays)
- Heilmann Recreation Center, 19601 Crusade (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; closed Saturdays)
"We want everyone to have a place where they can go to avoid the heat and be safe when there are unhealthy air levels, as smoke from wildfires in Canada continues to have an impact on Southeast Michigan," said Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair Razo in a statement. "The Detroit Health Department is collaborating with the City of Detroit Parks & Recreation, the Detroit Public Library Department to provide access to cooling centers in neighborhoods across the city."
