City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates
- Heat index 105 to 110 expected, with extreme heat and high humidity increasing risk of heat-related illnesses.
- Follow OSHA guidance: take frequent rest breaks, use shaded or air-conditioned areas, move overheated people to cool shade; call 911 for heat stroke.
- Drink fluids, avoid direct sun, check on neighbors; never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.
- Cooling centers open 11:00am to 6:00pm: Tompkins Community Center, 2333 Ogeechee Road.
- Splash pads 9:00am to 8:00pm; pools free 1:00pm to 5:00pm, including Daffin Pool and Jenkins Pool.
City of Savannah Opening Cooling Facilities Amid Extreme Heat
SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah is opening cooling facilities due to extreme heat forecasted for Sunday, July 5, 2026, through early next week.
What’s Happening:
- Heat index values of 105 to 110 expected.
- Coastal southeast Georgia and coastal South Carolina are impacted areas.
- Extreme heat and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses.
What to Do:
To reduce risk during outdoor work/activities, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency. Call 911.
Drink plenty of fluids, refrain from direct exposure to the sun, and tend to relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke and when to call 911.
Where to Go:
Cooling Centers: The following are open 11:00am – 6:00pm
- Tompkins Center – 2333 Ogeechee Road
Splash Pads: Open 9:00am – 8:00pm
- Victory Heights Park – E. 41st Street
- Avondale Park – 2117 Alabama Avenue
- Ben Van Clark Park – 1202 E. Park Avenue
- Hudson Hill Community Center – 202 W. Lathrop Avenue
- Tompkins Community Center – 2333 Ogeechee Road
- Tatemville Community Center – 333 Coleman Street
- Hull Park – 55th Atlantic Avenue
- Forest Hills Park – 4901 Skidaway Road
- Crusader Community Center – 81 Coffee Bluff Villa Road
Pools: Open 1:00pm – 5:00pm Free Admission
- Daffin Pool – 1301 E. Victory Drive
- Jenkins Pool – 1800 E. DeRenne Avenue (Saturday & Sunday)
The City of Savannah will continue to assess the need for cooling resources and issue updates as they become necessary and available.
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