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PRESS RELEASE 
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
 
36601 Ford Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185
Office 734.467.3200 | Fax 724.721.2310

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City of Westland Responds to Heat Wave by Opening Cooling Centers 

 

Westland, MI - In response to the extreme heat, temperatures reaching 90+ degrees, the City of Westland has opened several cooling centers around the City today.  Bottled water will be provided to help keep residents cool.  Below is a listing of the location with their address and the hours the cooling centers will be open.

 

  • Westland Friendship Center - 1119 N. Newburgh
    • Monday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  •  Jefferson Barnes Community Vitality Center - 32150 Dorsey
    • Monday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • William P. Faust Public Library - 6123 Central City Parkway
    • Monday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

If you experience a heat related issue and require assistance, please contact the Wayne-Westland Fire Department at (734) 467-3201.

 

 

For more information, contact Aubrey Berman, Administrative Secretary, at (734) 467-3200.

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The City of Westland is the 10th largest city in Michigan with a population of over 84,000. The city's residential development is an excellent blend of single family homes, apartments and condominiums.  The broad selection of housing opportunities is complimented by over 1500 acres of well-maintained parks and nature trails as well as a highly rated municipal golf course. Also available is a skate park, ice arena, a state-of-the-art Library and novel city park themes that are fun and family-friendly.

 

Westland has the location, land, infrastructure, and leadership, under Mayor William R. Wild to attract new industry and help existing businesses redevelop properties and to maintain competitiveness in today's global economy. Six modern platted industrial parks on 320 acres are served by class "A" internal roads, with up to date utilities and rail access available within two of the parks.  Westland is conveniently located within the center of southeastern Michigan's expressway system, minutes north of Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and ideally located between downtown Detroit and Ann Arbor. 

 

Westland is the area's premier "Shopping and Dining Destination". Westland Shopping center, one of the country's original four regional malls, boasts 80 retail stores and has anchored Westland's commercial district for more than 30 years. Westland's diversity and progressive planning offers residents a wide variety of life experiences, and make Westland truly the "All American City".  


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