ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Rising temperatures mean a higher chance of overheating while outside.
Several organizations around Washtenaw County open their doors during the summer as daytime cooling centers for those in need of a cool place.
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Here’s where you can find them:
| Who | Where | When | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor District Library - Downtown | 343 S. 5th Ave, Ann Arbor | Daily: 10 a.m-8 p.m | 734-327-4200 |
| Ann Arbor District Library - Mallets Creek | 3090 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor | Daily: 10 a.m-8 p.m | 734-327-4200 |
| Ann Arbor District Library - Pittsfield | 2359 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor | Daily: 10 a.m-8 p.m | 734-327-4200 |
| Ann Arbor District Library - Traverwood | 3333 Traverwood Dr., Ann Arbor | Daily: 10 a.m-8 p.m | 734-327-4200 |
| Ann Arbor District Library - Westgate | 2503 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor | Daily: 10 a.m-8 p.m. | 734-327-4200 |
| Chelsea Library | 221 S. Main St., Chelsea | M-Th: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. F: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun: 1-5 p.m. | 734-475-8732 |
| Salem-South Lyon Library | 9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon | M-Th: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. F, Sat: 10 a.m.-5 p.m | 248-437-6431 |
| Dexter Library | 3255 Alpine St., Dexter | M-Th: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. F, Sat: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun: 1-5 p.m. | 734-426-4477 |
| Manchester Library | 912 City Rd. (M-52), Manchester | M-Th: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. F: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | 734-428-8045 |
| Milan Library | 151 Wabash St., Milan | M, W, F: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. T, Th: 1-8 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 734-439-1240 |
| Northville Library | 212 W. Cady St., Northville | M-Th: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. F, Sat: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sun: 1-5 p.m. | 248-349-3020 |
| Saline Library | 555 N. Maple Rd., Saline | M-Th: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. F, Sat: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sun: 1-5 p.m. | 734-429-5450 |
| Washtenaw County Human Services Building (Atrium) | 555 Towner, Ypsilanti | M-F: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | 734-544-6700 |
| Ypsilanti District Library - Whittaker | 5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti | M-Th: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. F, Sat: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun: 1-5 p.m. | 734-482-4110 |
| Ypsilanti District Library - Superior | 1900 Harris Rd., Ypsilanti | M-Th: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. F, Sat: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | 734-482-4110 |
To prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke, stay out of the sun, hang out in cool or air-conditioned places, drink plenty of water, use cold compresses or take cold showers.
Those who may have heat stroke should call 911 immediately.
Here are more hot weather safety tips from the Washtenaw County Health Department:
- avoid dehydration by drinking lots of water even if you aren’t thirsty
- avoid caffeinated drinks
- never leave pets or children alone in closed vehicles
- make sure to check on neighbors, friends and family who live alone or do not have air conditioning
- make sure animals are not suffering due to the heat
- stay at cooling sites if your home loses power during hot days.
- stay on the lowest floor of your home and in the shade if your home does not have air conditioning