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Where Can I Cool Down in Farmington or Farmington Hills?
Farmington and Farmington Hills residents have several options when it comes to finding temporary respite from the heat.
With the National Weather Service predicting hot and humid weather conditions for the next few days, residents in Farmington and Farmington Hills who need a place to cool off have several public options to find a temporary respite:
- The Costick Center, 28600 W. 11 Mile Road in Farmington Hills is open to residents Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
- The Farmington Community Library has two locations that are air conditioned and open to the public: the Main Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road and the Farmington branch, 23500 Liberty St.
- Heritage Park on Farmington Road between 10 Mile and 11 Mile Roads offers a couple of spots to take the kids for some cool fun: the Splash Pad outdoors and the Nature Discovery Center indoors.
The City of Farmington Hills also encourages everyone to use these heat-related precautions:
Drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids.
Make sure pets have access to plenty of fresh water.
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Reduce your intake of caffeinated beverages.
Avoid strenuous outdoor work.
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Wear lightweight clothing.
Pace yourself – don’t overdo it.
Stay cool indoors. If your home does not have air conditioning, visit a public building.
Take cool showers or baths.
Regularly check on elderly, disabled or ill friends, neighbors and relatives.
Do not leave children or pets in parked cars.
Under these conditions, heat stroke can occur quickly. Signs include a body temperature over 103 degrees, lack of sweating, rapid pulse, headache, nausea, confusion, and even unconsciousness. Health officials recommend the victim be cooled rapidly, to 101 or 102 degrees, and a call placed to 911 for immediate health care.
Pet owners should also protect their pets from the extreme heat by keeping them out of direct sunlight and hot environments as much as possible, and making sure they have plenty of cool drinking water.
For more information on coping with the heat, check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website and for current weather conditions, visit the National Weather Service website.
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