City of Flint Activates Cooling Centers Ahead of Extreme Heat

In response to dangerously high temperatures forecast this week, the City of Flint will activate cooling centers to provide residents with a safe, air-conditioned place to escape the heat.

Cooling centers will be open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The National Weather Service is forecasting heat index values above 100 degrees across the Flint area.

The following locations will serve as cooling centers:

• Mays Senior & Community Center
  1002 W. Home Ave.
   
• McKinley Community Center
  249 Peer Ave.
   
• The Dome at Flint City Hall
  1101 S. Saginaw St.
   

Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day, wear lightweight clothing, and check on older adults, relatives, neighbors, and anyone who may be especially vulnerable to heat-related illnesses.

The City will continue monitoring weather conditions and will provide updates if cooling center hours are extended or additional resources become available.

For additional information, residents may contact the City of Flint Information Desk at 810-410-2020, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.