Savannah Standard

The City of Savannah, in collaboration with partner agencies, is providing facilities to help residents stay cool as heat index values are expected to reach between 108 and 112 degrees. This marks the ninth 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. today.

Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, avoid direct sunlight, and check on relatives and neighbors. It is crucial that young children and pets are never left unattended in vehicles. Those working or spending time outside should take extra precautions, such as rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening hours and wearing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.

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 opportunities, community health, well-being, and environmental protection.

Community centers across the city will be open on Tuesday, July 16:

- 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 pools will also be available:

- Bowles C. Ford Pool: 1900 Stiles Ave., 1:30 p.m.-6 p.m.

- Daffin Pool: 1301 E.Victory Dr., 1:30 p.m.-6 p.m.

- W.W. Law Pool: 900 E.Bolton St., 1:30 p.m.-6 p.m.

- Tompkins Pool: 2333 Ogeechee Road., 1:30 p.m.-6 p.m.

Additionally, city splash pads will be operational at various locations including 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.).

Live Oak Libraries across all locations will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Homeless service providers will also offer cooling spaces:

- Union Mission:120 Fahm St., 8:30 a m.to4p .m

- Salvation Army :3100 MontgomerySt ,9a .mto5p .m

- Old Savannah City Mission :2414 BullSt ,10a .mto7p .m

-Come as You are Deliverance Ministry :4429 Skidaway Road ,9a .mto4p .m

The City of Savannah is enforcing equine heat safety ordinances affecting local tour companies operating horse-drawn carriages. When the heat index exceeds110degrees or when the actual temperature reaches95degrees horses shall not operate on city streets but may remain at their stands or return safely to stables The Office of Special Events Film,and Tourism enforces these rules,and all local horse carriage tour businesses have received reminders .

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