COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – As the two hottest days of the year are ahead for Friday and Saturday, Branch County Emergency Management officials are helping to coordinate cooling centers around the county.
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning through Saturday evening, with temperatures both Friday and Saturday expected in the mid-90’s, and the heat index as high as 110 degrees.
According to Emergency Management Director Tim Miner, the cooling centers are being set up at :
Branch District Library Branches
Coldwater 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Saturday
Quincy 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon Saturday
Algansee 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Friday, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon Saturday
Union City 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Friday, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon Saturday
Sherwood 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon Saturday
The Coldwater branch will be having a movie at 1:00 p.m. Friday, as well as bottled water, puzzles, and board games.
Quincy Village Office
Friday 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Saturday 12 noon- 9:00 p.m.
For Branch County Seniors, the Burnside Senior Center
Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Branch County residents age 50 and older who are in need of an air-conditioned place to spend the day are encouraged to come out. The Burnside Center will also be open Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for an evening dance.
