Dear Residents,
This is an important message from DTE Energy regarding the upcoming heat wave. Please be aware that the Washington Township Hall is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is available as a Cooling Center during these hours.
For your convenience, additional locations will be available during evenings and weekends — please see the list below.
Thank you, and stay safe.
Sebastian "Sam" Previti
Supervisor
[email protected]
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Heat Wave Alert:
Heat Advisory in Effect, Safety is DTE's Top Priority
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Record-breaking heat is predicted throughout our state this weekend, continuing through next week. Safety is always DTE’s #1 priority so we’re connecting with our partners to urge everyone to take precautions during the anticipated high heat and humidity.
Below you'll also find cooling center information and helpful tips for you to share with your neighbors.
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Safety is always DTE’s #1 priority
We encourage everyone to use caution when we experience high temperatures. Below are some tips to stay safe.
- Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated
- Stay out of direct sunlight if possible, bring pets indoors and check on others
- Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing
- Don’t leave people or pets in your car
- Avoid high energy activity or outdoor work during midday heat, if possible
- Check on family, seniors and neighbors
- Know the signs of heat sickness and watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke
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Stay Cool at a Michigan Cooling Center
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Cooling centers may be available for customers to provide relief from the heat. Each location's availability will be determined at the local county or municipality level. Since there may be capacity restrictions, we encourage customers to call in advance for current information and only travel if the conditions are safe.
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Managing Bills during High Heat
We understand that high heat can lead to higher bills, we have tips to help customers manage energy use, including how to take advantage of lower, off-peak rates on these extremely hot days, so you can stay cool and comfortable all summer long.
By taking steps to avoid daily household activities that add extra heat and humidity to your home, especially during very hot times, you can reduce your energy usage and manage your bill.
- Cook meals with a microwave, crockpot or outdoor grill instead of your oven, which adds extra heat into your home
- Postpone doing laundry or running the dishwasher until the evening once outdoor temperatures have cooled down a bit
- Let your dishes air dry in the dishwasher instead of using the heated drying feature
- Close curtains and shades on sun-facing windows to keep the heat out and your home cool and comfortable
- A fan cools people, not rooms, so use one to create a breeze and turn it off when you leave the room to save energy
To learn more about how to stay cool and keep your energy costs down this summer, visit dteenergy.com/summer.
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