Savannah Standard

The City of Savannah, in collaboration with partner agencies, is making facilities available to help residents stay cool as heat index values could reach 110 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. This marks the third day of extreme weather this summer, prompting a heat advisory from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, remain in air-conditioned rooms, avoid direct sunlight, and check on relatives and neighbors. It is crucial never to leave young children or pets unattended in vehicles. Those working or spending time outdoors should reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening and wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.

Through the 100% Savannah Plan approved in March 2020, the city aims for a future where safe and clean renewable energy enhances economic opportunities, community health, and environmental protection.

City Community Centers and pools will be open on Wednesday, June 26:

Community Centers:

- Grant Center (1310 Richards Ave.): 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

- Eastside Regional Center (415 Goebel Ave.): 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

- Hudson Hill Center (2227 Hudson St.): 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

- Delaware Center (1815 Lincoln St.): 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

- Tompkins Regional Center (2333 Ogeechee Road): 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

- Windsor Forest Regional Center (414 Briarcliff Circle): 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

- W.W. Law Regional Center (900 E. Bolton St.): 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

City pool hours:

- Bowles C. Ford (1900 Stiles Ave.): 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

- Daffin (1301 E.Victory Dr.): 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

- W.W. Law (900 E.Bolton St.):1:30p .m.-6p .m

-Tompkins(2333OgeecheeRoad) :1:30p .m.-6p .m

City splashpads:

- Hudson Hill (2227 Hudson St.)

-Hull Park(55thandAtlanticAve.)

-CrusaderPark(81CoffeeBluffVillaRd.)

-ForrestHills(SkidawayandBerkshireRd.)

-AvondalePark(TexasandOhioAve.)

-VictoryHeightsPark(E42ndStandTaskinAve.)

-SavannahGardens(516PennsylvaniaAve.)

-ForsythPark(10WhitakerSt.)

Live Oak Libraries:

-All locations:10a .m.-6p .m

Homeless service provider partners will serve persons experiencing homelessness at:

Union Mission(120FahmSt.) :8:30a .m.to4p .m

SalvationArmy(3100MontgomerySt.) :9a .m.to5p .m

OldSavannahCityMission(2414BullSt.) :10a .m.to7p .m

ComeasYouareDeliveranceMinistry(4429SkidawayRoad) Tuesday-Friday ,9a .m.to4p m .

Additionally,the CityofSavannahisenforcing equineheatsafetyordinancesimpactinglocaltourcompanies.Horse-drawncarriagesarenotallowedtooperatewhenheatindexvaluesexceed110degreesoractualtemperaturereaches95degrees.TheOfficeofSpecialEvents ,FilmandTourismenforcestheserules,andalllocalhorsecarriagetourbusinesseshavebeenremindedoftheregulations.