City of Savannah Opening Cooling Centers Amid Extreme Heat • Savannah, GA

City of Savannah Opening Cooling Centers Amid Extreme Heat

SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah is opening cooling facilities due to a heat advisory in effect.

What to Know:

• Heat advisory in effect Tuesday, August 11, 11:00am – 8:00pm; Similar conditions expected remainder of the week
• Heat index values up to 110 degrees expected
• Coastal South Carolina/Georgia Corridor are impacted areas
• Elevated temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses

What to Do:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends:

• Drink plenty of fluids; avoid energy drinks and alcohol; refrain from direct exposure to the sun; and tend to relatives and neighbors
• Never leave young children and pets 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
• Move to a cool and shaded location if overcome by heat, as heat stroke and heat exhaustion are emergencies; Know the signs, symptoms, and when to call 911

Where to Go:

Cooling Centers: Open 11:00am – 6:00pm

• Carver Village Neighborhood Center – 905 Collat Avenue
• Cloverdale Neighborhood Center – 1919 Cynthia Street
• Crusader Neighborhood Center – 81 Coffee Bluff Villa Road
• Eastside Regional Center – 415 Goebel Avenue
• Hudson Hill Center – 2227 Hudson Street
• John S. Delaware Regional Center – 1815 Lincoln Street
• Liberty City Neighborhood Center – 1401 Mills B. Lane Blvd.
• Mary Flournoy Golden Age Center – 1001 W. 39th Street
• Tatemville Neighborhood Center – 333 Coleman Street
• Tompkins Regional Center – 2333 Ogeechee Road
• Tremont Neighborhood Center – 2010 Paige Avenue
• Windsor Forest Regional Center – 414 Briarcliff Circle
• W.W. Law Regional Center – 900 E. Bolton Street

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
• Forsyth Park – 1 W. Gaston Street
• Hudson Hill Community Center – 202 W. Lathrop Avenue
• 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: Free & Open to Public 1:00pm – 5:00pm (Tues. -Thurs.)

• Daffin Park – 1301 E. Victory Drive
• Tompkins Center – 2333 Ogeechee Road
• W.W. Law Regional Center – 900 E. Bolton Street

Partner Facilities:

• Union Mission Resource Center (702 Oglethorpe Ave.) – 8:30am – 4:00pm
• The Salvation Army (3100 Montgomery Street) – 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Come As You Are Deliverance Center (1901 Pennsylvania Ave.) 9:00am – 4:00pm
• Homeless Authority transport available (912-803-2994)

The City of Savannah will continue to assess the need for cooling resources and issue updates accordingly.

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