City, Partners to Provide Spaces to Stay Cool, Friday Aug. 1
Residents encouraged to prepare for weekend storms with damaging wind, heavy rain, and flash flooding
SAVANNAH – With heat index values potentially reaching 108 to 112 degrees on Friday, 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 NWS and will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday.
During the heat advisory, 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. Drink cool water every 20 minutes even if you aren’t thirsty. For long jobs outside, drink a beverage with electrolytes and take regular breaks to rest in air conditioning or in shade. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening and wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing when possible.
Additionally, there is a severe storm risk for the Savannah area that could bring heavy rainfall, damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, and flash flooding Friday afternoon through Monday, Aug. 4.
City crews are preparing for the incoming storms, clearing storm drains and providing additional maintenance to storm water systems. Savannah residents and businesses are urged to plan ahead for the inclement weekend weather. Residents are encouraged to report any issue with City-maintained storm water systems through the 311 call center or via the 311 mobile app.
All refuse and recycling carts should be secured ahead of potential flash flooding. During heavy rainfall, residents are encouraged to seek shelter and limit travel. The anticipated amount of rainfall could cause road closures due to flooding. To review a map of flood prone areas in Savannah visit savannahga.gov/floodalert.
All City Cooling Centers and pools are open as follows for Friday, Aug. 1:
Community Centers:
Moses Jackson Center
1410 Richards St.
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Windsor Forest Regional Center
414 Briarcliff Circle
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
W.W. Law Regional Center
900 E. Bolton St.
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tompkins Regional Center
2333 Ogeechee Road
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
John S. Delaware Regional Center
1815 Lincoln St.
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
All City pools will be closed on Friday, Aug. 1.
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 Community Center
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 Community Center
333 Coleman St.
9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Montgomery Cross Road
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 4 p.m.
Come As You Are
1901 Pennsylvania Ave.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Salvation Army
3100 Montgomery St.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The CSAH Outreach Team will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. If you are in need of assistance, call 912-784-1794.
Equine heat safety ordinance:
The City of Savannah is 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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