Cooling Centers in Macomb County
Under normal circumstances, municipalities throughout the county make their public buildings available for people to escape the heat. Due to COVID-19, many of these are not open. Please call your community for more information.
The following locations have confirmed their ability to offer relief from the heat during the pandemic:
These cooling centers are air-conditioned public facilities where people may go for relief during temporary periods of extreme heat; these centers provide shade, water, and restrooms.
Center Line City Hall
586-757-6800
7070 Ten Mile Rd
M-F 8:30-5
Center Line Parks and Rec
586-758-8267
25355 Lawrence
M – F 8:30 – 5
No more than 10 people at a time
Chesterfield Township Library
586-598-4900
50560 Patricia Ave
M – TH 10-8
F 10-5
1 hr time limit, No more than 20 people at a time
Harrison Township Government Office
38151 L’Anse Creuse
M – F 8-4:30
Max of 5 people at a time
Memphis Fire Department
810-392-2385
35095 Potter As necessary for extreme temperature
Macomb County Sheriff’s Department
586-469-5151
43565 Elizabeth St
24/7 365
Richmond
Lois Wagner Public Library
586-727-2665
35200 Division Rd
M – F 9-5
Max of 25 people
Sterling Heights
586-446-2700
Sterling Heights Community Center
40250 Dodge Park Road
open 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. during excessive heat warnings
To check on the availability of overnight cooling centers in the region, dial 2-1-1 from any phone to speak with a representative from United Way for Southeast Michigan.
Also, visit our Emergency Management info on what to do during extreme heat.