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(07/18/19) - With 72-hours of heat warnings in place as we head into the weekend, many events are making changes to keep people safe. Some are cancelling plans, others are putting extra safety measures in place for the crowds. We advise you check ahead before heading out because of the extreme forecast. And as always when things heat up outside, be sure to avoid leaving kids or pets in hot cars for any length of time. Plan your outdoor activities wisely, take lots of breaks, drink extra water, and wear light, breathable clothing. Check on the senior citizen population too, the heat can be quite serious, especially with limited access to air conditioning. If you need a place to go to cool off, you can always stop by a store or mall where they keep the temperature more controlled. Libraries or local museums are a good option too, just check their daily schedule/hours. There is also a list of cooling centers opening specifically to serve as a shelter for those in need of a break from the heat. Many of them are area senior and community centers, so if you don’t see one on the list, give your local center a call. Here is a fluid list of the locations made known to ABC12: Genesee County Brennan Community Center Burton Senior Center Carman-Ainsworth Senior Center Carriage Town Ministries Clio Senior Center Davison-Richfield Senior Center Eastside Senior Center Flushing Senior Center Forest Township Area Senior Center Grand Blanc Senior Center Hasselbring Community Center Krapohl Senior Center Loose Senior Center Montrose Senior Center North End Soup Kitchen Oak Street Health Pierce Senior Center Swartz Creek Senior Center The Swartz Creek Fire Department will be opening the hydrant behind station #1 to give kids of all ages a chance to cool off. In a post on the department’s Facebook page, they’ll be doing it Thursday and Friday from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., 3:00 – 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day. In Fenton Township, the Civic Community Center at 12060 Mantawauka Drive will use its lower level to the public as a cooling center. It will be open both Thursday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Click on the following link for a list of senor centers in each community: