Get Out of the Heat with 'Cool' Places Around Dearborn

Editor's note: This press release was submitted by the city of Dearborn.

Residents are reminded that the Dearborn Public Library with its three locations, and the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center are always “cool” places to learn something new or spend leisure time, but during this week’s heat wave, that is especially true.

Residents can get out of the high temperatures and humidity by visiting The Performing Arts Center, which is open from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

The center has a comfortable seating area for those just wanting to relax, as well as an art gallery open to the public, and fitness area for residents paying an entrance fee or who are already pass holders.

The Dearborn Senior Center, which is located inside the Performing Arts Center, is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and has a lounge area with a television, as well as club rooms. Activities are ongoing each day. Visit http://www.dearbornfordcenter.com/senior-center for more information.

The Henry Ford Centennial Library is open 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday.

Esper and Bryant Branch libraries are open 12:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, and 12:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

Note that a power outage at Bryant Library that was still in effect at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16 may delay or prevent the library from opening for its normal hours on Tuesday.

Call the Henry Ford Centennial Library at 313-943-2330 for updates.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an excessive heat warning with no possible relief expected before the weekend. Daytime heat indexes are expected to reach the mid-90s to around 100 degrees through Thursday.

The heat advisory means temperatures and humidity are high enough that they could cause heat-related sickness.

Safety tips for heat wave

Extreme heat poses many dangers, such as heat stroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion, according to the American Red Cross.

Here are some tips for keeping safe when temps get uncomfortable hot:

• Stay hydrated.
• Avoid caffeine or alcohol.
• Have small meals and eat more often.
• Stay indoors.
• Avoid strenuous exercise.
• Use a buddy system when working in excessive heat.
• Take frequent breaks if you have to be outside.
• Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothes.
• Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles.
• Check on pets frequently.