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Metro Detroit heat wave: Families find ways to stay cool without air conditioning
By Will Jones, Marty Herak at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· June 29, 2026
· 2 min read
With oppressive heat settling over Metro Detroit , some families are finding creative ways to stay comfortable, including water hoses and inflatable pools.“Too hot for me. I’m a spring and fall person,” said Debra Parks, a Detroit resident.Parks said there isn’t much relief inside her home because...
Key takeaway A University of Michigan report found that about 12% of households in the Metro Detroit area lack any form of cooling, a reality that can be dangerous during prolonged periods of extreme heat.
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Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? With oppressive heat settling over Metro Detroit, some families are finding creative ways to stay comfortable, including water hoses and inflatable pools.“Too hot for me. I’m a spring and fall person,” said Debra Parks, a Detroit resident.Parks said there isn’t much relief inside her home because...
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