Detroit and other communities also have set up cooling centers so people can escape the heat. Detroit Public schools officials have closed 102 schools and two adult education buildings today because of the heat and humidity predictions.
The Detroit Zoo is letting visitors into air-conditioned attractions for free through Sunday. The attractions usually require an additional admission fee to visit. Animals will receive icy treats, cool showers, pools and watermelon.
To help avoid losing power, Austerberry recommends people close their blinds and keep their air conditioning running — but at a temperature higher than usual.
"Boost the thermostat up to 80 degrees or as comfortable as they can stand it," he said.
Turning the air conditioning off and on could require more power because the humidity is difficult to alleviate.
Any elderly people without power should seek facilities with cooler air such as a library, mall or a nearby cooling center, Austerberry said.
An excessive heat warning was to end at 10 p.m. tonight, and there won't be much of a break through the weekend as temperatures are expected to hit highs at or near 90 Friday through Sunday.
Temperatures are expected to drop into the mid to high 80s on Monday.
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