(WWJ) - With temperatures dipping dangerously low, warming centers across Metro Detroit are opening for those who need them.
The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for all of Southeast Michigan, in effect midnight Sunday through noon on Wednesday. Forecasters are warning of wind chills as low as -15 and -25 in Metro Detroit.
With this in mind, Detroit Public Library branches and recreational centers will all be open as respite locations during their normal business hours.
There are also centers that have emergency beds, two meals, showers and housing assistance for residents who are experiencing homelessness. Cass Community Social Services serves families and women and Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries have spaces for both families and women, along with single men.
More information about Detroit’s warming centers can be found here.
Farmington Hills also announced they would have warming centers available from Jan. 18 through Jan. 23, with an extension possible if needed.
The Costick Activities Center, located at 28600 W. Eleven Mile, Will be open daily from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. Fire Station #5, located at 31455 W. Eleven Mile, will be open from 5 p.m. on Jan. 18 through 7 a.m. on Jan. 23.
Those who need more information should call the Farmington Hills Police Department command desk at 248-871-2610. It is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Royal Oak will have warming centers across the city. The Salter Community Center, located at 1545 E. Lincoln Ave., will be open Jan. 20 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Jan. 21 and 22 from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. The Royal Oak Farmers Market, located at 316 E. 11 Mile, will be open Jan. 20 through Jan. 22 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Royal Oak Senior Center, located at 3500 Marais Ave., will be closed Monday in observance of MLK Day, but will be open Jan. 21 and 22 from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Those who are experiencing homelessness can get additional support at the Welcome Inn Day Center, located at 1717 W. 13 Mile, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
The Royal Oak rotational overnight center is at the Genesis Church, located at 309 N. Main St., from Jan. 19 through Feb. 2.
More information about warming centers can be found by checking the city, township or village’s website. Some centers may be unavailable on Monday due to the holiday.
In addition to keeping people warm, authorities are asking people to bring their pets inside. Cats and dogs can get frostbite and hypothermia, and the expected temperatures can be just as dangerous for them.
The Michigan Humane Society has a few resources available for pet owners when dealing with cold temperatures. The Humane Society of the United States recommends contacting local law enforcement if pets are left outside without adequate shelter from the cold. In some areas, it is a crime to leave animals outside when temperatures dip to a certain point.
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