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Heatwave Hits Atlanta: Responders Brace for Calls
30 Jun
Summary
- Emergency responders prepared for increased calls due to rising temperatures.
- Cooling centers opening across metro Atlanta to offer respite from heat.
- Volunteers are distributing water to vulnerable populations without shelter.
Temperatures are expected to climb significantly on Tuesday, prompting emergency responders across metro Atlanta to prepare for an anticipated increase in calls for assistance.
Organizations have already begun activating specialized teams to help those most vulnerable to the heat. Volunteers, such as those with A Home for Everyone in DeKalb, have been distributing water to individuals without access to cooling shelter.
Several cities and counties are opening public facilities as cooling centers. In Atlanta, Selena S. Butler Park will open as a cooling center on Tuesday morning. Clayton County is designating all libraries and recreational centers as cooling stations for Tuesday and Wednesday, with Flint River Community Center also open for seniors.
Forsyth County Fire Division Chief Jason Shivers highlighted the dangers for those working outdoors. Atlanta Fire and Rescue is distributing water at fire stations citywide. MUST Ministries is operating Cobb County's cooling center at the Hope House, anticipating a significant number of individuals seeking refuge from the life-threatening conditions.
