Metro Detroit communities open warming centers in response to winter weather

Detroit and other Southeast Michigan communities have emergency response plans that include providing public warming centers in response to cold winter weather and related power outages.

The announcements for this week include: 

The City of Detroit has invoked its "cold weather emergency" plan, which puts into place its warming center and respite location logistics. There also are some options for overnight shelter in connection with the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries. The list is on the city's website, along with notes on holiday schedules for library buildings that are typically available. 

The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development has a list of warming center locations for this winter. The list and available hours are on the county's website. 

The Monroe Public Safety Department provided a list of about two dozen warming sites that are available across Monroe County. 

The City of Farmington Hills will be opening two warming centers this week. Fire Station No. 5 (31455 W. 11 Mile Road) is open from 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 to 7 a.m. on Jan. 2. It will reopen at 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 2 through 7 a.m. on Jan. 3. The Costick Activities Center (28600 W. 11 Mile Road) will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 2 and from 9 a.m. to noon on Jan. 3.