Press Release From Ottawa County Emergency Management
6/17/24 - Authority: Louis Hunt, Ottawa County Director of Emergency Management (616-738-4050)
The National Weather Service has issued a week-long heat advisory for Ottawa County and surrounding counties. This will include daytime temperatures into the low 90’s (with heat indices in the mid to high 90’s) and warm nighttime temperatures in the low 70’s. The combination of heat during the day, with little relief at night, can be harmful to persons who are vulnerable to heat illnesses and don’t have a way to cool their environment. Some ways to beat the heat include: spending time in a cooled interior environment, finding shade when outdoors, minimizing physical activity outdoors, and drinking plenty of cool water (not alcohol which can lead to dehydration). Please also consider your pets. Make sure pets have a cool and shady spot to use, and plenty of water. Of course, do not leave persons or pets in vehicles, where temperatures can quickly become dangerous. If you do not have a way to cool down, the following locations in Ottawa County are normally open and can provide a spot to beat the heat:
Gateway Mission (Holland Rescue Mission)
166 S River Ave, Holland, MI 49423 - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Gateway Mission-Fairbanks (Women & Children)
356 Fairbanks Avenue, Holland, MI 49423 - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
If anyone is in need of an overnight emergency shelter contact Gateway Mission.
Herrick District Library (Available open hours)
300 South River Avenue, Holland, MI 49423 - Mon, Tues, Wed.: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thurs, Frid, Sat.: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sun.: 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Community Kitchen
739 Paw Paw Drive, Holland, MI 49423 - Tues., Thurs, Friday: 9:30am.-1:00p.m. Open for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
Grand Haven Community Center
421 Columbus Street, Grand Haven, MI 49417 - Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
57 West 10th Street, Holland, MI 49423
Refresh Program - Tuesday, Friday 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Wednesday 5:30p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Gary Byker Library
3338 VanBuren St., Hudsonville, MI 49426 - Mon., Tues, Thurs: 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Wed., Friday: 10:00a.m.-5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m.