Savannah Standard

The City of Savannah and partner agencies are providing facilities to help residents stay cool as heat index values potentially reach 111 degrees today, according to the National Weather Service. This marks the fourth day of extreme weather this summer. A heat advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service and will be in effect from noon to 7 p.m.

Residents are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, avoid direct sunlight, and check on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Extra precautions are advised for those who work or spend time outside; strenuous activities should be rescheduled to early morning or evening hours, and lightweight, loose-fitting clothing is recommended.

The City of Savannah remains committed to its 100% Savannah Plan, approved in March 2020, which aims for a future powered by safe, clean renewable energy that enhances economic opportunity, community health, well-being, and environmental protection.

City facilities and community partners will open their doors on Sunday, June 30:

Community Centers:

- W.W. Law Regional Center: 900 E. Bolton St., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

City pool hours:

- Bowles C. Ford: 1900 Stiles Ave., 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

- Daffin: 1301 E.Victory Dr., 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

City splashpads:

- Hudson Hill: 2227 Hudson St.

- Hull Park: 55th and Atlantic Ave.

- Crusader Park: 81 Coffee Bluff Villa Rd.

- Forrest Hills: Skidaway and Berkshire Rd.

- Avondale Park: Texas and Ohio Ave.

- Victory Heights Park: E42nd St and Taskin Ave.

- Savannah Gardens:516 Pennsylvania Ave.

- Forsyth Park:10 Whitaker St.

Homeless service provider partners will serve persons experiencing homelessness:

- Union Mission:120 Fahm St.,8:30 a.m.to2p .m

- Salvation Army :3100 Montgomery St.,8 :30a .m.to5p .m

- Old Savannah City Mission :2414 Bull St.,10a .m.to7p .m

Additionally,the City of Savannah is enforcing equine heat safety ordinances affecting local tour companies.Horse-drawn carriages shall not operate when the heat index exceeds110 degrees or when the temperature reaches95 degrees.Horses may remain at their stands or return safely to their stables.The Office of Special Events ,Film,and Tourism enforces these rules,and all local horse carriage tour businesses have been reminded of them .

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