SAVANNAH – With heat index values potentially reaching 112 to 118 degrees, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), the City of Savannah and partner agencies are making facilities available to help residents stay cool.
A heat advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service NWS and will be in effect from 10:00 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, July 28.
Residents are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening and wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing when possible.
All City Cooling Centers and pools are open as follows for Sunday, July 27:
Community Centers:
Tompkins Regional Center
2333 Ogeechee Road
12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
W.W. Law Regional Center
900 E. Bolton St.
12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
City pool hours:
City Pools will also provide extended hours for residents this weekend as follows:
Bowles C. Ford
1900 Stiles Ave.
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Daffin
1301 E. Victory Dr.
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tompkins
2333 Ogeechee Road
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
W.W. Law
900 E. Bolton St.
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
City splashpads:
Hudson Hill
2227 Hudson St.
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Hull Park
55th and Atlantic Ave.
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Crusader Park
81 Coffee Bluff Villa Rd.
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Forrest Hills
Skidaway and Berkshire Rd.
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Avondale Park
Texas and Ohio Ave.
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Victory Heights Park
E 42nd St and Taskin Ave.
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Savannah Gardens
516 Pennsylvania Ave.
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Forsyth Park
10 Whitaker St.
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tatemville
333 Coleman St.
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Montgomery Crossroads
401 W. Montgomery Crossroads
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Homeless Service Provider Partners to serve persons experiencing homelessness:
Union Mission
120 Fahm St.
8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Come As You Are
1900 Pennsylvania Ave.
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Salvation Army
3100 Montgomery St.
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Equine heat safety ordinance:
The City of Savannah is also actively enforcing equine heat safety ordinances which impact several local tour companies. When the heat index exceeds 110 degrees (or when the actual temperature reaches 95 degrees), horse-drawn carriages shall not be allowed to operate on City streets. Horses can either be kept at their stands to keep cool or return to their stables if they can safely do so. The Office of Special Events, Film, and Tourism enforces these rules and all local horse carriage tour businesses have received reminders of the rules.
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