Metro Detroit warming centers open -- view here

Freezing temperatures grip region

DETROIT – Several Metro Detroit communities are opening warming centers as the region is gripped by below-freezing temperatures. 

ClickOnDetroit is compiling a list here: 

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WAYNE COUNTY

  • Detroit -- see full details here
  • Garden City -- Emergency Warming Center at the Maplewood Center (31735 Maplewood Between Merriman and Craig) from 8:45 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday-Thursday, Friday 8:45 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Those using the center must enter on the Balmoral side and check with staff at the desk for the designated room.
  • Westland -- The city of Westland has set up warming centers at the following locations:
    • Jefferson Barnes Community Vitality Center - 32150 Dorsey
      • Tuesday, January 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m,
      • Wednesday, January 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
      • Thursday, January 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
      • Friday, January 5 from from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • William P. Faust Public Library - 6123 Central City Parkway
      • Tuesday, January 2 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
      • Wednesday, January 3 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
      • Thursday, January 4 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
      • Friday, January 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
      • Saturday, January 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
      • Sunday, January 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Westland Friendship Center - 1119 Newburgh Rd.
      • Tuesday, January 2 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
      • Wednesday, January 3 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
      • Thursday, January 4 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
      • Friday, January 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

OAKLAND COUNTY

  • Farmington Hills --  From Wednesday, Jan. 3 until Sunday, Jan. 7, the Costick Center at 28600 11 Mile Road will be a warming center. The center will be open from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. each day.
  • Oak Park -- Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 3, to Saturday, Jan. 6, the Oak Park Warming Center, located in the City's Community Center at 14300 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, will  be open to provide warmth and shelter from inclement weather. The Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, January 3 and 4. It will also be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, January 5 and 6.
  • Wixom -- Wixom Police Department at 40945 Pontiac Trail 

MACOMB COUNTY

  • Washington Township -- Senior Center in the Washington Township Municipal Building at 57900 Van Dyke, as well as the one at 361 Morton Street will be open until 5 p.m. Friday as a warming center.

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