Savannah Standard

The City of Savannah, in collaboration with partner agencies, is providing facilities to help residents stay cool as heat index values are projected to reach 110 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

This marks the 14th 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 6 p.m. today.

Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, remain in air-conditioned rooms, avoid direct sunlight, and check on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles. Those working or spending time outdoors should take extra precautions, reschedule strenuous activities for early morning or evening hours, and wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing when possible.

The City of Savannah's commitment to renewable energy is reflected in the 100% Savannah Plan, approved in March 2020. This plan aims to transform economic opportunities, improve community health and well-being, and protect the natural environment through safe, clean renewable energy.

Community centers open on Monday, Aug. 12:

- Tompkins Regional Center: 2333 Ogeechee Road (12 p.m. - 6 p.m.)

- Windsor Forest Regional Center: 414 Briarcliff Circle (12 p.m. - 6 p.m.)

- W.W. Law Regional Center: 900 E. Bolton St. (12 p.m. - 6 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. (1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.)

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

City splashpads operating hours:

- 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.

(All locations open from 10 a.m.–8p.m.)

Live Oak Libraries at all locations will be open from 10 a.m.–6p.m.

Homeless service providers:

- Union Mission at 120 Fahm St.: 8:30 a.m.–4p.m.

- Salvation Army at 3100 Montgomery St.: 9a.m.–5p.m.

- Old Savannah City Mission at 2414 Bull St.: 10a.m.–7p.m.

- Come as You are Deliverance Ministry at 4429 Skidaway Road.:9a .m.–4p .m.

The City of Savannah is also enforcing equine heat safety ordinances impacting local tour companies when the heat index exceeds 110 degrees or when temperatures reach above 95 degrees. Horse-drawn carriages will not operate on city streets under these conditions; horses may either stay at their stands or return to their stables if safe.

The Office of Special Events, Film, and Tourism enforces these rules, with reminders sent out to all local horse carriage tour businesses.

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