KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – With the National Weather Service predicting the Kalamazoo area will experience extreme heat Wednesday, city officials are gearing up with cooling shelters, colling centers, and public hydration stations.
The most current predictions call for the temperature to rise from 80 degrees in the late morning to a high of 90 degrees by 4:00 p.m. With forecasted humidity of 60 percent during the late afternoon, the heat index should be approximately 100 degrees. The temperature will drop back down to around 80 degrees by 10:00 p.m. and into the mid 70’s by midnight.
For individuals who do not have access to a cool location, the following cooling shelters and cooling centers will be available during their listed hours of operation.
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Ministry with Community
500 N. Edwards St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Adults only. No pets permitted.
Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries
448 N. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Adults and children accompanied by a parent or guardian are welcome. A valid state-issued ID or Kalamazoo County identification showing residency within the Kalamazoo metropolitan area is
required for shelter utilization. For additional information, call (269) 345-2974.
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Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries
448 N. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Open 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
No identification or residency requirements for cooling center use. Guests may remain and transition directly into dinner service.
Kalamazoo Public Library – Central Library
315 S. Rose St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Open 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Public Library – Washington Square Branch
1244 Portage St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Open 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Public Library – Eastwood Branch
1112 Gayle Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Open 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Public Library – Alma Powell Branch
308 W. North St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Open 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Public Library – Oshtemo Branch
7265 W. Main St., Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Open 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Salvation Army Kalamazoo
1700 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Open 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (closed from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Service animals permitted; no other pets allowed.
Greater Open Door Church
416 Phelps Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Open 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Portage Zhang Senior Center
203 E. Centre Ave., Portage, MI 49002
Open 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Service animals permitted; no other pets allowed.
Comstock Community Center
6330 King Hwy., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Open 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
May close during severe weather if staff safety becomes a concern.
Free Public Hydration Stations
Residents can access free drinking water at the following public hydration stations:
Dr. Martin Luther King Park
507 N Rose St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Bronson Park
200 S Rose St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Southside Park
2156 Race St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Fire Hydrants Open for Cooling
When the heat index reaches 100 degrees, the City of Kalamazoo strategically opens twelve designated fire hydrants to provide additional relief for residents. For safety reasons, residents
should never attempt to open a fire hydrant themselves. Unauthorized operation can negatively affect water pressure throughout the system, potentially compromising firefighting efforts and
public safety during an emergency. The following hydrants will be open and available tomorrow:
• Fox Ridge Apartments
• Interfaith Apartments
• Norway Ave. at Princeton Ave.
• Burrell Ave. at Lawrence St.
• Krom St. at E Clay St.
• N Church St. at Norway Ave.
• Fairbanks Ave. at Center St.
• Charlotte Ave. at Sherwood Ave.
• Clarence St. at Jackson St.
• Washington Ave. at March St.
• Hays Park Ave. at James St.
• Hays Park Ave. at March St.
Public Water Recreation Areas
The following public water recreation areas will also be available:
Kik Pool
1018 Walter St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Open on Wednesday from 1:30 PM – 8 PM
La Crone Park Splash Pad
535 W Paterson St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Florence Street Splash Pad
534 Florence St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
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