City of Savannah Opening Cooling Facilities Amid Weekend Extreme Heat • Savannah, GA

City of Savannah Opening Cooling Facilities Amid Weekend Extreme Heat

SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah is opening cooling facilities due to extreme heat this weekend.

What to Know: 

• Saturday and Sunday will bring warmer temperatures
• Heat advisory in effect Saturday, July 18, Noon – 8:00pm; Similar conditions expected for Sunday, July 19
• Heat index values 106 – 110 degrees expected
• Coastal South Carolina/Georgia Corridor
• 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 Sat. Noon – 5:00pm | Sun. Noon – 6:00pm

• Eastside Center – 599 Goebel Avenue
• Grant Center Gym – 1310 Richards Street (Saturday Only)
• Tompkins Center – 2333 Ogeechee Road

Splash Pads: Open 9:00am – 8:00pm

• Avondale Park – 2117 Alabama Avenue
• Ben Van Clark Park – 1202 E. Park Avenue
• Crusader Community Center – 81 Coffee Bluff Villa Road
• Forest Hills Park – 4901 Skidaway Road
• Hull Park – 55th Atlantic Avenue
• Hudson Hill Community Center – 202 W. Lathrop Avenue
• Tatemville Community Center – 333 Coleman Street
• Tompkins Community Center – 2333 Ogeechee Road
• Victory Heights Park – E. 41st Street

Pools: Free/Open to Public Sat. 1:00pm – 5:00pm | Sun. 1:00pm – 6:00pm

• Bowles Ford – 1900 Stiles Avenue (Saturday Only)
• Brock – 1804 Stratford Street
• Daffin – 1301 E. Victory Drive
• Haven – 511 Dillon Avenue
• Tompkins Center – 2333 Ogeechee Road
• W.W. Law – 900 E. Bolton (Saturday Only)

Partner Facilities: Saturday Only

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

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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