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6/20/2025
Ottawa County Residents Should Prepare for Upcoming Heat
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -June 20, 2025
Ottawa County Cooling Centers
Ottawa County, (MI) The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch beginning Saturday (6/21/25) and ending Tuesday night (6/24/25). Some areas in Ottawa County will have daytime temperatures reaching the low 90’s, with higher heat indexes due to humidity levels. As a result, cooling centers have been opened in Ottawa County to give some relief to those who need it.
Locations include:
In Holland, The Gateway Men’s Center and the Gateway Women and Children’s Center will be open for unsheltered individuals and families. Due to the expected heat, the cooling centers will be open during the day through Monday, June 23. If you or someone you know needs a cool place to escape the excessive heat, please direct them to Gateway Mission. Gateway Mission will offer Emergency Cooling Centers from 8 AM to 8 PM, beginning on Saturday, June 21.
- Gateway Men’s Center (Men):166 S River, Holland, MI 49423, 616-928-3413
- Gateway Women and Children’s Center (Women and Children): 356 Fairbanks Ave, Holland, MI 49423, 616-928-3469
Additionally, anyone in need of overnight emergency shelter is encouraged to check in and stay at Gateway Mission during these hazardous conditions.
- Unsheltered individuals who wish to stay past 8 PM will be welcome to check into our Open Door emergency shelter.
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All individuals who do not pose a threat to others are welcome to check in. This includes individuals who may have recently left the mission and are currently living without shelter or do not meet our residency requirements.
- People experiencing homelessness will be strongly encouraged to remain indoors until the “Code Red” has ended.
- Open Door guests will be allowed to stay in the lounge during the day.
Additionally in Holland,
Herrick District Library
300 S. River Ave.
Holland, MI 49423
Thurs-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 1pm-6pm, Mon-Tues 9am-9pm
Community Action House
739 Paw Paw Dr.
Holland, MI 49423
Sat 10am-2pm, Mon 9am-5pm, Tues 12:30-7pm
Refresh (First United Methodist)
57 W. 10th St.
Holland, MI 49423
Tuesday 8-11am
In Grand Haven, public buildings will be open during normal working hours
Over the next few days, it’s important to remember to stay hydrated with non-alcohol drinks such as water and spend as much time as possible in the shade or in a temperature-controlled environment. Please also remember your pets. Bring them inside to cooler temperatures or supply them with shade, in an unconfined space with plenty of air flow, and lots of cool water.
For further updates, visit our social media pages at:
https://x.com/OttawaCountyEM
https://www.facebook.com/OttawaEM
Authority: Lou Hunt, Ottawa County Director of Emergency Management 616-738-4050
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