Cooling centers, fire hydrants opening to cool public

by: Michael Oszust

Posted: Aug 24, 2023 / 05:07 AM EDT

Updated: Aug 24, 2023 / 05:07 AM EDT

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — With high temperatures forecasted for Thursday, many organizations are offering ways for people to cool off.

The Homeless Coalition of Kent County posted on its website a list of cooling centers in the Grand Rapids area:

The city of Kalamazoo will be opening some hydrants from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Many of the city’s park also have water features to help people cool off.

Kalamazoo Public Library locations are open as cooling centers during their business hours.

Due to hot temperatures and high humidity, heat index values were expected to reach as high as 104 degrees.

Those who work or will be spending time outside were advised to take extra precautions, like wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, drinking plenty of fluids, staying out of the sun, staying in an air-conditioned room and checking on relatives and neighbors.

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