Cooling Center open in Southfield Pavilion Tuesday, August 27 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

August 26, 2024

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The City of Southfield will operate a Cooling Center on Tuesday, August 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Southfield Pavilion located at 26000 Evergreen Road. The National Weather Service (NWS) expects temperatures are going to be in the mid to upper 90’s, with heat indexes expected to climb to about 103°.

COOLING CENTER GUIDELINES:

  1. Guests must check in and out (sign-in sheet). Guests are responsible for their own valuables. The Center will be open on a first-come, first-served basis.
  1. Respect people, personal property and privacy. No weapons, alcohol, illegal drugs, matches, or tobacco use allowed.
  1. No photographs may be taken in the center.
  1. Prescription and over-the-counter drugs in original containers only.
  1. Service animals permitted; however, they must remain with owner at all times.
  1. Children must always be supervised.
  1. Keep items off the floor to prevent trips and falls and for wheelchair accessibility.
  1. City of Southfield is not liable for any loss or damage to personal vehicles or property.
  1. Appropriate dress, including shirts and shoes, is required at all times.
  1. Tables and chairs will be available.  The Center is not set up to accommodate overnight shelter or serve meals.  Electrical outlets/charging station and public restrooms are available.
  1. Wash hands frequently, especially after using the restrooms and before handling food.
  1. Vending machines are available onsite. Coffee, water and granola bars will be provided.
  1. There are no medical services provided at the Center.
  1. Management reserves the right to remove individuals from the Center for non-compliance of conduct rules.
  1. Emergency Management will need to be notified prior to the opening & closing of a W/C Center as well as updated every 2 hours of the occupancy of the W/C Center so proper updating can be provided to County & State partners.
  1. Police Department should be notified of the opening/closing of a W/C Center. Request should be made, via dispatch, for a walk through from time-to-time by a uniformed officer during operational hours of the Center.
  1. Fire Department should be notified when W/C Center is being opened/closed as well as exact location, via dispatch, ahead of any potential medical emergency at the Center.