Savannah Standard

The City of Savannah and its partner agencies are making facilities available to help residents stay cool as heat index values potentially reach 110 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. This marks the 15th 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, 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 should be taken 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.

As part of the 100% Savannah Plan approved in March 2020, the City of Savannah is committed to promoting safe, clean renewable energy that transforms economic opportunities, improves community health and well-being, and protects the natural environment.

All City Community Centers and pools will be open today:

Community Centers:

- 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.-6p m)

- Tompkins:2333 Ogeechee Road(1:30 pm -6pm)

City splashpads:

- Hudson Hill :2227 Hudson St.(10 a m –8pm)

-Hull Park :55thand Atlantic Ave.(10am–8pm)

-Crusader Park :81 Coffee Bluff Villa Rd.(10am–8pm)

-Forrest Hills :Skidawayand Berkshire Rd.(10am–8pm)

-Avondale Park :Texasand Ohio Ave.(10 am –8 pm)

-Victory Heights Park:E42ndSt.and TaskinAve.(10a m –8 pm )

-Savannah Gardens :516 Pennsylvania Ave .(10 am –8 pm )

-ForsythPark :10 WhitakerSt(10a m –8 pm )

Live Oak Libraries will have all locations open from 10 a mto 6p m

Homeless service provider partners will serve persons experiencing homelessness at these locations:

Union Mission

120 Fahm St.

(8:30 a .m.to4p m )

Salvation Army

3100 Montgomery St.

(9a .m.to5p .m.)

Old Savannah City Mission

2414 Bull St.

(10a .m.to7p .m.)

Come as You are Deliverance Ministry

4429 Skidaway Road

(9a .m.to4p .m.)

The City of Savannah is also enforcing equine heat safety ordinances impacting several local tour companies.When the heat index exceeds110degrees(or when actual temperature reaches95degrees),horse-drawn carriages shall not operate on city streets.Horses can either be kept at their stands to keep cool or returned to their stables if they can safely do so.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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