Detroit public schools are taking precautionary measures in response to a heat advisory in Southeast Michigan by releasing students early. As temperatures soar into the mid-90s with a heat index of 100 degrees, cooling centers are available for residents to seek relief. Detroit’s recreation centers and public libraries will serve as cooling centers during normal operating hours. Health officials are urging residents to stay hydrated, limit time outdoors, and be vigilant for signs of heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The City of Detroit’s Chief Public Health Officer emphasizes the importance of checking in on loved ones, neighbors, and pets during the extreme heat. The heat advisory is effective from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with CBS News Detroit’s meteorologists issuing a NEXT Weather Alert Day for hazardous heat and severe storms. In response to the heat wave, Detroit Public Schools Community District is releasing students three hours early, while Oak Park Schools will dismiss students two hours earlier than usual. As Detroit residents grapple with the sweltering heat, the city is working to ensure that everyone has a safe place to escape the extreme temperatures.
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Detroit launches cooling centers in response to heat advisory for Southeast Michigan
