Lansing area cooling centers ready for the heat

Lansing's "It's a Cool Thing to Do" program will go into effect on Thursday, July 18.

That means cooling centers will be open to the public Thursday through Saturday due to higher than normal temperatures.

The program kicks into gear when heat index temperatures from 93 to 102ºF call for the declaration of a Condition Orange: Heat Alert (while heat index temperatures of 103ºF would call for a Condition Red: Heat Emergency declaration), according to a press release from the Mayor's office.

Cooling centers are a good idea for seniors or people with chronic health conditions, or anyone that needs a few hours out of the heat.

Free rides to cooling centers will also be available to those with a physical and financial need through CATA, EATRAN, and the Clinton Area Transit.

If you don't need a cooling center, remember to take care of yourself by avoiding time spent outside in the sun, avoid any strenuous activity, and keep yourself hydrated.

They are also asking residents to check on elderly neighbors or family members without air conditioning.

And, keep pets out of the heat, make sure they have plenty of water and a cool place to rest.

- Dial 211

- Go to

- Check this list below:

AgroLiquid 3055 W M21 St Johns, MI Th-F: 8:30 - 4:30 No pets allowed

Allen Neighborhood Center - Outreach Center 1611 E. Kalamazoo Street Lansing, MI Th: 9:00-5:00;

F: 9:00-2:00 No pets allowed

American Legion Post 412 5480 Clark Rd Bath, MI Th-Sa: 12:00 - 9:00 No pets allowed

Briggs Public Library (St. Johns) 108 East Railroad Street St. Johns, MI Th: 9:30 – 8:00;

F: 10:00 – 6:00 No pets allowed

CACS Mason 218 East Maple Mason, MI Th – F: 8:00 – 4:30 No pets allowed

Capital Area Comm Services - Eaton County 1370 N. Clinton Trail Charlotte, MI Th-F: 8:00 – 4:30 No pets allowed

Capital Area Salvation Army 525 N. Pennsylvania Avenue Lansing, MI Th-F: 8:30 – 4:30 No pets allowed

Cristo Rey Community Center 1717 N. High Street Lansing, MI Th-F: 8:00 – 5:00 No pets allowed

East Lansing Public Library 950 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI Th: 10:00 – 9:00; F-Sa: 10:00 - 6:00 No pets allowed

Elsie United Methodist Church 160 W Main St Elsie, MI Th-Sa: 7:00a - 7:00p No pets allowed

First Congregational Church 100 Maple Ave St Johns, MI Th- Sa: 7:30 - 5:00 No pets allowed

Foster Community Center 200 N. Foster Lansing, MI Th-F: 8:30 - 5:00 Yes pets allowed, crate req.

Gier Community Center 2400 Hall Street Lansing, MI Th-F: 8:30 - 5:00 Yes pets allowed, crate req.

Letts Community Center 1220 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI Th-F: 8:30 - 5:00 Yes pets allowed, crate req.

McLaren Greenlawn Campus 401 W. Greenlawn Avenue Lansing, MI Th-Sa: 11:00 – 6:00 No pets allowed

McLaren Pennsylvania Campus 2727 Pennsylvania Avenue Lansing, MI Th-Sa: 11:00 – 6:00 No pets allowed

Meijer Locations All Greater Lansing locations Th-Sa: 24 Hours No pets allowed

Meridian Mall 1982 W. Grand River Avenue Okemos, MI F-Sa: 10:00 - 9:00 No pets allowed

Schmitt Community Center 5825 Wise Road Lansing, MI Th-F: 8:30 - 5:00 Yes pets allowed, crate req.

Tri-County Office On Aging 5303 S. Cedar St., Bldg 1 Lansing, MI Th-F: 8:00 – 5:00 Yes pets allowed

Walmart - Charlotte Location Only 1680 Packard Hwy Charlotte, MI F-Sa: 24 Hours No pets allowed