LIVONIA, Mich. – With temperatures expected to hit 90 degrees Friday, the power can’t come back fast enough.
As of 10:20 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, DTE Energy reported nearly 130,000 customers still without power following Wednesday’s storms.
The city of Livonia opened an emergency center on Thursday at Kirksey Recreation Center due to the widespread power outages.
“A lot of people are coming here to take showers, charge their devices, get out of the sun, and relax somewhere while they don’t have power in their own home,” facility manager Jeannine Poulin said.
Although the recreation center is without power, the facility’s generator allowed them to partially operate. Lynn and Dave Mrozek took advantage of the center’s hospitality.
“We came here to shower to get refreshed,” Lynn Mrozek said.
The recreation center hours are:
- 5 a.m. to 10 p.m on weekdays
- 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays
- 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays
People who need emergency shelter or overnight accommodations must call at least two hours before closing in order to arrange for staffing. Residents can call 734-466-2900.