Cool Down Now: Locate Your Nearest West Michigan Cooling Center

It's about to get hot in West Michigan, and organizers throughout the area are preparing by spreading the word about cooling centers in Grand Rapids.

With temperatures expected to be 90 degrees or higher over the next several days, and an extreme heat watch issued for the area from Saturday until Tuesday night, this is important information to keep in mind.

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Grand Rapids Cooling Center Locations

The Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness has compiled a list of locations throughout Grand Rapids where folks can go to get some relief from the heat. Those locations are:

Exodus Place 
322 Front Ave.
Open daily from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Matthew's House
766 7th St. NW
Open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Grand Rapids Public Library Locations
Times vary by location. See full list of locations here.

Mel Trotter Ministries
225 Commerce Ave. SW
Open daily 8 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Kent District Library
Times vary by location. See full list of locations here.

West Grand Neighborhood Organization
754 Leonard St. NW #2
Open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Lotus Brew Coffee
211 Diamond Ave. SE
Open Tuesday-Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Thursday-Sunday from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Westminster Presbyterian Church
47 Jefferson Ave. SE
Open Monday-Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

READ MORE: Fun Indoor Activities For When Grand Rapids Weather Turns Bad

Ottawa County Cooling Center Locations

In Ottawa County, the Emergency Management Department said in a release that there are several cooling centers throughout the county. These include:

Gateway Men's Center (Holland)
166 S. River
Open daily from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Gateway Women & Children's Center (Holland)
356 Fairbanks Ave.
Open daily from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Herrick District Library
300 S. River Ave., Holland
Open Thursday-Saturday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Monday-Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Community Action House
739 Paw Paw Dr., Holland
Open Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Refresh (First United Methodist)
57 W. 10th St., Holland
Open Tuesday from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m.

Those in Grand Haven can get a break from the heat at public buildings during "normal working hours".

General Heat Safety Tips

Officials say that the most important thing to do during extreme heat is to remain hydrated. You should also limit your time outdoors and stay in shaded areas. For pets, limit their time outside and provide them with plenty of shade and water.