City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates
- Heat advisory in effect Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; residents urged to drink fluids, stay indoors, and check on neighbors.
- City cooling centers open 10 a.m.–7 p.m. at locations including Moses Jackson, W.W. Law, and Tompkins Regional Centers.
- City pools open with swim hours 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and 3 p.m.–6 p.m. at Daffin Park, W.W. Law, and Tompkins.
- Splashpads at parks like Forsyth, Hudson Hill, and Avondale open 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
- Equine heat safety ordinance prohibits horse-drawn carriages when heat index exceeds 110 or temperature reaches 95 degrees.
City, Partners to Provide Spaces to Stay Cool, Friday Aug. 15
SAVANNAH – With heat index values potentially reaching 108 to 112 degrees on Friday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), the City of Savannah and partner agencies are making facilities available to help residents stay cool.
A heat advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday.
During the heat advisory, residents are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on 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. Drink cool water every 20 minutes even if you aren’t thirsty. For long jobs outside, drink a beverage with electrolytes and take regular breaks to rest in air conditioning or in shade. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening and wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing when possible.
All City Cooling Centers and pools are open as follows for Friday, Aug. 15:
Moses Jackson Center
1410 Richards St.
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Windsor Forest Regional Center
308 Briarcliff Circle
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
W.W. Law Regional Center
900 E. Bolton St.
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tompkins Regional Center
2333 Ogeechee Road
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
John S. Delaware Regional Center
1815 Lincoln St.
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
City pool hours:
Daffin Park
1301 E. Victory Dr.
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
W.W. Law Regional Center
900 E. Bolton St.
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Tompkins Regional Center
2333 Ogeechee Road
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
City splashpads:
Hudson Hill
2227 Hudson St.
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Hull Park
55th and Atlantic Ave.
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Crusader Community Center
81 Coffee Bluff Villa Rd.
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Forrest Hills
Skidaway and Berkshire Rd.
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Avondale Park
Texas and Ohio Ave.
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Victory Heights Park
E 42nd St and Taskin Ave.
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Savannah Gardens
516 Pennsylvania Ave.
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Forsyth Park
10 Whitaker St.
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tatemville Community Center
333 Coleman St.
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Montgomery Cross Road
401 W. Montgomery Crossroads
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Homeless Service Provider Partners to serve persons experiencing homelessness:
Union Mission
120 Fahm St.
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come As You Are
1901 Pennsylvania Ave.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Salvation Army
3100 Montgomery St.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The CSAH Outreach Team will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. If you are in need of assistance, call 912-784-1794.
Equine heat safety ordinance:
The City of Savannah is actively enforcing equine heat safety ordinances which impact several local tour companies. When the heat index exceeds 110 degrees (or when the actual temperature reaches 95 degrees), horse-drawn carriages shall not be allowed to operate on City streets. Horses can either be kept at their stands to keep cool or return 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 of the rules.
Read the full announcement on the official site
