Berrien Sheriff’s Department Offering Cooling Stations Today

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The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department has reopened its Emergency Operations Center for a second day following storms this week. It’s also offering cooling stations for those who have no power. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department has released the following:

Due to the continued power outages and flooding in the southwest portion of Berrien County, the Berrien County Emergency Operations Center has been activated again today. Additional storms last night with damaging winds and heavy rain caused the current power outage to be extended for several hours. With the temperatures rising and the potential for higher than normal heat index there have been cooling stations set up at the following locations as of 10:00 AM today.

New Buffalo Township Public Safety Building – 18959 US-12, New Buffalo MI 49117

Michiana Village Hall – 4000 Cherokee Drive, New Buffalo MI 49117

Lake Township Hall – 3220 W. Shawnee Road, Bridgman MI 49106

Lakeshore Public Schools Auditorium – 5771 Cleveland Ave, Stevensville MI  49127

Each of these locations are open and operational if individuals need to utilize them and get out of the warm conditions or charge cell phones or other electronic devices.

The health and safety of those visiting the cooling centers is a priority. Face masks are recommended for everyone visiting the center, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. Any individuals experiencing COVID-19 symptoms will be asked to isolate onsite. Those visiting cooling centers are encouraged to take key protective actions such as washing hands often, keeping physical distance from
others where possible.

For individuals who have experienced damage due to the flooding the following link is available:
https://www.berriencounty.org/FormCenter/Emergency-Management-14/Report-Disaster-Damage-66