The combination of heat and humidity in West Michigan will be dangerous on Tuesday and Wednesday, creating the potential for heat-related illnesses.
High temperatures are expected on both days this week, with heat advisories posted for many West Michigan counties.
A number of cooling centers are opening in response to the high heat for those in need of a place to cool off.
Albion Cooling Centers:
- The Public Library will be open from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and the children's room open from 2-7 p.m.
- Tractor Supply will be open for pet owners and pets.
- Open Swim at the Opportunity High School: Tuesday 2-4 p.m. & Wednesday 1-4 p.m.
- Albion College Ludington Center will be open both days from 12-5 p.m.
- Mayor's office in City Hall 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- ADPS Lobby will be open 24/7
Battle Creek Cooling Centers:
- SHARE Center, 120 Grove St., 269-964-8133 - 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Will have water available.
- Haven of Rest Ministries, 11 Green St., 269-965-1148 - 24/7
- Battle Creek Shelter, 209 E. Michigan Ave., 269-309-6143 - 24/7
- The Salvation Army, 400 Capital Ave. NE, 269-963-3640 - 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Grand Rapids Centers:
- Mel Trotter (225 Commerce Ave SW): Cooling center hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Emergency shelter hours are 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily. Guests will be allowed into shelter as they need. They will accept all people who are experiencing homelessness needing cool shelter even those on the “No Service” list.
- Degage Ministries (144 Division Ave S): The community center will remain open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will operate as a cooling center if it is above 90 degrees.
- Crossroads Bible Church (800 Scribner Ave NW): Open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon for a meal and access to the Mel Trotter shower unit. Social workers, recovery coaches and medical staff are also on-site.
Kalamazoo:
The following fire hydrants will also be opened during extremely hot weather in Kalamazoo, as determined by the Kalamazoo director of public Services, daily from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. by city staff:
- Back end of Interfaith (building 1038) far NW corner
- Burrell and Lawrence
- Krom and Clay
- Washington and March
- Sherwood at Roosevelt Apartments
- Clarence and Jackson
- Hays Park and March
- Hays Park and James
- Charlotte and Sherwood
- Northway and Princeton
- Fairbanks and Center
- Church and Norway
Ottawa County Cooling Centers:
- Gateway Mission (Holland Rescue Mission), 166 S River Ave Holland, MI 49423 from 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
- Herrick District Library, 300 South River Avenue Holland, MI 49423, Wednesday from 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Community Action House, 739 Paw Paw Drive Holland, MI 49423, Wednesday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Grand Haven Community Center, 421 Columbus Street Grand Haven, MI 49417, Wednesday from 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Barber School, 102 W. Savidge Street Spring Lake, MI 49456, Wednesday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Coopersville United Methodist Church, 105 68th Ave N Coopersville, MI 49404, Wednesday from 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
