The Detroit Health Department is providing updated guidance for residents concerned about the poor air quality in the city caused by ongoing wildfires in Canada.
Centers are open as cooling and clean air hubs for those who are in the midst of the haze.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has extended the air quality alert for Southeast Michigan, which includes the City of Detroit until Saturday, July 1st at 12:00 a.m. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Air Quality Index indicates that the Detroit area’s air quality rating is currently at “purple.” Ratings of “purple” or higher represent unhealthy levels, especially for sensitive populations. Please check www.airnow.gov for up-to-date air quality conditions in your area.
For those residents who do not have working air conditioning, the City’s recreation centers are open during normal business hours, with Farwell Recreation Center and Adams-Butzel Recreation Center open as respite centers until 10PM tonight.
Detroit Recreation Centers:
Adams/Butzel Center, 10500 Lyndon (313) 628-0990
Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 E. Outer Drive (313) 628-2028
Kemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort (313) 628-2819
Lasky Recreation Center, 13200 Fenelon (313) 628-2030
Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Road (313) 578-7500
Patton Recreation Center, 2301 Woodmere (313) 628-2000
Masks are available for free to residents at the Detroit Health Department, located at 100 Mack Ave., and at all City of Detroit Recreation Centers.
Acting Chief Public Health Officer Christina Floyd stated the Health Department is recommending that people limit their time outdoor, refrain from any outdoor strenuous activity, and wear a KN95 mask if you must be outside. We encourage all residents to sign up to receive Detroit Alert 365 texts, e-mails, and phone alerts for up-to-date recommendations and important alerts from the Detroit Health Department. The Detroit Health Department will be partnering with various organizations to provided masks to the unhoused population.
Residents can sign up at https://detroitmi.gov/departments/homeland-security-emergency-management-detroit/emergency-preparedness/detroit-alerts-365
