(WWJ) The mercury in the thermometer will drop way down Sunday night in Metro Detroit, as low as five degrees Fahrenheit.
Accuweather predicts the highs in the teens and low 20’s through Thursday, with the highest temperature only 25 degrees.
Dearborn Police Chief Ron Haddad urges you to abide by basic cold weather safety tips including do not leave your vehicle unattended and do not leave your children in unattended vehicles. You should also dress appropriately and keep watch over elderly friends, family and neighbors who are susceptible to the cold.
DTE recommends setting the thermostat at 68 degrees while you’re awake, and then raising the temperature when you’re away or asleep. Ensure rugs, draperies, or furniture are not blocking heat vents. They also urge you to close the fireplace damper unless you have a fire burning; otherwise, it essentially works like an open window by allowing cold air to draft in through the chimney.
Cities across the area are opening up warming centers for residents without homes or utilities.
You can search warming centers and homeless shelters by city here.
Allen Park:
Allen Park Community Center, 15800 White Street
Mon-Sat., 8a-8p, Sun., 8a-6p
Dearborn Heights:
Richard A. Young Recreation Center, 5400 McKinley
Mon-Thurs., 7a-9p, Fri-7a-7p, Sat 9:30a-4:30 pm, Sun. 11a-5:30 pm
Detroit:
Cass Community Social Services, 1534 Webb
Facilities for: Families and single women
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries Genesis House 3, 12900 W. Chicago
Facilities for: Men
Pope Francis TCF Center, Washington Blvd., Detroit
Facilities for: homeless people
Farmington Hills:
Costick Center
28600 Eleven Mile
Mon-Fri, 6a-9p, Sat-9a-5p
You do not need to be a resident of Farmington Hills
Mt. Clements:
Ray of Hope Day Center
Two Crocker Blvd., Suite 201, Mount Clemens, MI 48021
Pontiac:
Hope Hospitality and Warming Center
249 Baldwin Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48342
Southfield:
Covenant Presbyterian Church
21575 W 10 Mile Rd
6:30 a.m. – 8 p.m., Mon.– Fri. open 7 nights a week for the season
Warren:
11370 Hupp
(586) 759-9150
Mon. -Fri. 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM