In response to National Weather Service forecasts of heat indices exceeding 100 degrees, DeKalb County is opening cooling centers Tuesday, July 16th, 2024.
DeKalb County recreation centers and libraries will be available as cooling centers during the locations’ normal business hours. Water fountains will be accessible at recreation centers and libraries.
A room in each available recreation center will be designated as a cooling center and water fountains will be accessible. During cooling center activations, recreation center pools will be free to the public from 2 to 6 p.m.
The DeKalb County Department of Human Services, located at 30 Warren Street, Atlanta, also will be open to the public as a cooling center Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., during the excessive heat.
The following community partners are providing assistance during the excessive heat:
Frontline Response
Where: Frontline Response Headquarters Building at 2585 Gresham Road
When: From 11am-6pm during DeKalb COunty cooling center activations, (Frontline will not provide overnight services and guests cannot arrive prior to 11am
What: Frontline will offer the following services while our Cooling Center is active - water and snacks provided to our guested in a controlled area inside the building. No bed availability.
For an up-to-date list of available cooling centers and additional information, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/weather.
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