Washtenaw County Provides Cooling Centers July 7th - 10th

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Published: 07 July 2020

Washtenaw County will open two (2) cooling centers beginning July 7th. The atrium of the Community Mental Health building in Ypsilanti and the Learning Resource Center in Ann Arbor will be open to residents needing a place to stay cool and safe during this week’s heat wave. Bottled water will be provided. Social distancing guidelines will be adhered to. Masks will be required and are available to those who don’t already have one. The Cooling Centers’ hours will be 9:00am - 5:00pm through Friday, July 10, 2020. County administration has plans in place to make the centers available to the public on any day that the temperature tops 85°.

To stay safe during elevated temperatures, the Washtenaw County Health Department website recommends drinking plenty of water, avoiding caffeine, never leaving pets or children unattended in closed vehicles, checking on family and friends who don’t have air conditioners and being aware of the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

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Local COVID-19 Health Resources, Services, & Information 

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Published: 30 March 2020

Washtenaw County Health Department COVID-19

Find state, county, and local resources available during the COVID-19 crisis:

• Public transportation updates
• Community resources
• Small business resources
• Food assistance and other essential services
• Public health information
• Tenant resources

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Local Consumer Fireworks Ordinance

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Published: 10 February 2014

Consumer fireworks are readily available in Michigan and have become a popular way to celebrate holidays. However, the use of consumer fireworks comes with great responsibility that should be taken seriously. Ypsilanti Township has restricted the use of fireworks to the absolute minimum allowed by state law. Despite those restrictions, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office receives a high volume of fireworks complaints on a regular basis. Most violations are for setting them off on days not permitted or after midnight.

Residents are respectfully asked to follow all safety rules and legal requirements when igniting fireworks in neighborhoods. Please be respectful of others in your neighborhood who may be adversely affected by long periods of loud explosions from fireworks displays.

For Independence Day, fireworks are permitted beginning June 29th - July 4th between 11:00am - 11:45pm.

For Labor Day, fireworksare  permitted the Saturday & Sunday preceding Labor Day 11:00am - 11:45pm. Fireworks are NOT allowed on Labor Day (Monday).

Fireworks violations can be reported to the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office by calling (734) 994 - 2911 for non-emergency police service.

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