This story has been updated. 

DeKalb County, GA — The city of Decatur will open the Decatur Recreation Center, located at 231 Sycamore Street, as a cooling center on Sunday, Aug. 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. die to a heat advisory.

The city clarified on Monday that the Decatur Library will be open as a cooling center on Aug. 14. The Decatur Recreation Center will not operate as a cooling center today in order to not duplicate services.

DeKalb County is also making recreation centers and libraries throughout the county available as cooling centers Aug. 12-14.

A heat advisory is issued when “feels like” temperatures are expected to reach or be greater than 103 degrees, or when the actual air temperature is expected to be at 105 degrees or greater, according to a press release from the city of Decatur.

“The humidity will be high this weekend,” Atlanta News First’s first alert forecast states. “That, combined with temperatures in the mid 90s will make feels like temperatures reach 103 to 108 both Sunday and Monday. This is dangerous heat, so make sure you hydrate and take frequent breaks.”

The city is advising residents to stay in an air-conditioned space, drink plenty of fluids, check on relatives and neighbors and sty out of the sun. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Here is the original press release from the city:

City of Decatur is making the Decatur Recreation Center (231 Sycamore Street) available as a cooling center Sunday and Monday, August 13 and 14 from 9a.m. to 5p.m. due to a heat advisory defined by the National Weather Service.

A heat advisory is issued when “feels like” temperatures are expected to reach or be greater than 103 degrees, or when the actual air temperature is expected to be at 105 degrees or greater.

The City of Decatur advises residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check 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. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 911.

For more on extreme heat safety and updates from the City of Decatur visit: Extreme Heat | City of Decatur, GA (decaturga.com). A room in each recreation center will be designated as a cooling center and water fountains will be accessible. For more information on the recreation centers, contact Greg White at (678) 553-6543 or via email at [email protected].

For non-emergencies call the Police non-emergency number at 404-373-6551.

All DeKalb County recreation centers and libraries will be available as cooling centers as well during the locations’ normal business hours. Here is the press release from the county:

DeKalb County is making recreation centers and libraries throughout the county available as cooling centers Saturday, Sunday and Monday, August 12, 13 and 14 due to a heat advisory.

As defined by the National Weather Service’s Peachtree City Forecast Office, a heat advisory is issued when “feels like” temperatures are expected to reach or be greater than 103 degrees, or when the actual air temperature is expected to be at 105 degrees or greater.

All DeKalb County libraries and recreation centers will be available as cooling centers, during the locations’ normal business hours.

For a list of DeKalb County recreation centers, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/weather. A room in each available recreation center will be designated as a cooling center and water fountains will be accessible. Additionally, there will be free access to pools from 2 to 4 p.m. during National Weather Service heat advisory notifications days.

For a list of DeKalb County libraries, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/weather. Water fountains will be accessible at available libraries. Please note that the Clarkston Library is temporarily closed.

Seniors needing assistance can call the Senior Link Line at (770) 322-2950 for an assessment of need.

Persons in DeKalb County who need homelessness assistance or housing services can contact DeKalb County Coordinated Entry by calling (404) 687-3500.

For hot weather tips, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/weather.

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