The City of Savannah, in collaboration with partner agencies, has announced measures to help residents cope with the extreme heat expected on Monday, July 21. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the heat index could reach up to 111 degrees, prompting a heat advisory from noon until 8 p.m.
Residents are advised to stay hydrated, remain indoors in air-conditioned spaces, avoid direct sunlight, and check on vulnerable neighbors and relatives. It is crucial not to leave young children or pets unattended in vehicles.
For those needing relief from the heat, all City Cooling Centers and pools will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The community centers include Carver Village Neighborhood Center at 902 Collat Ave., C.B. Grant Sports Center at 122 West St., Cloverdale Neighbor Center at 1919 Cynthia St., and several others across the city.
City pools located at Bowles C. Ford, Daffin Park, W.W. Law Regional Center, and Tompkins Regional Center will operate from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and again from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Splashpads across various parks including Hudson Hill and Hull Park will be available from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Services for persons experiencing homelessness are also being provided by partners such as Union Mission at 120 Fahm St., open from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Salvation Army at Montgomery St., open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
An equine heat safety ordinance is being enforced by the city which affects local tour companies operating horse-drawn carriages when temperatures rise above certain thresholds.
