City Of Detroit 'Makes It Rain'
DETROIT (WWJ) - In an effort to provide some fun and relief during the heat wave, the City of Detroit is turning on its fire hydrants and "making it rain."
"When temperatures rise above 80 degrees, residents can contact the Detroit Recreation Department to send out an authorized representative to turn on the nearest and safest fire hydrant for a street shower," Chief Kwaku Atara from the Detroit Fire Department Community Relations Division said in a statement.
Residents can call 313-224-1129, Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 4:30 pm, to request a street shower.
Street showers will be at the following locations:
- Thursday, July 21, 8100 House, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Thursday, July 21, 19981 Carrie, 2 pm - 3 pm
- Friday, July 22, 8160 Bliss, from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Friday, July 22, 19675 Cliff , from 2 pm - 3 pm
With more hot weather in the forecast, the Detroit Fire Department cautions residents that opening fire hydrants is illegal and creates critical safety hazards.
The illegal use of hydrants can cause the city to experience dangerously low water pressure, which affects the water pressure available to fight fires and the water pressure available to all residents.
An open fire hydrant can pump 1,000 gallons of water per minute. The force of water can easily cause injury, push a child playing into oncoming traffic, or even affect a motorist, causing serous traffic accidents.
Tampering with hydrants may also result in damage to the fire hydrant stem, which could make it extremely difficult for Detroit firefighters to turn the hydrants on in the event of a fire.
An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect through Thursday night.
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