Warming and Cooling Centers

The criteria for activating this plan during extreme temperature conditions are as follows:

HEAT		COLD
100 degrees (heat index) or above AND 4 hours consecutive		35 degrees (wind chill) below AND 4 hours consecutive

Local authorities are tasked with identifying and designating facilities equipped with heating and/or air conditioning where individuals can seek temporary refuge during extreme temperature events, challenging travel conditions, or power outages to escape hazardous weather. These Extreme Temperature Centers offer limited services beyond what is typically available in the building. They may operate during regular business hours or extend their hours based on the situation and demand. Examples of such centers include libraries, community centers, and senior centers.

Emergency Support Function ESF#6 Human Services

The DeKalb County Emergency Support Function. The DeKalb County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is a crucial document that highlights Emergency Support Function (ESF) #6, dedicated to Mass Care and Sheltering. This section is essential for overseeing emergency shelter operations in DeKalb County, GA. It provides comprehensive sheltering strategies and an operational framework for disaster-related sheltering in the region. Furthermore, it addresses the utilization of extreme temperature centers during severe heat or cold spells and includes facilities that provide relief to both residents and visitors of DeKalb County. While the Emergency Operation Plan (EOP) itself will not be attached to the webpage, its significance is summarized.

Warming Centers

Frontline Response International, 2585 Gresham Road, Atlanta, 30316
North DeKalb Senior/Community Center, 3393 Malone Drive, Chamblee, 30341
Mason Mill Recreation Center, 1340 McConnell Dr., Decatur, 30033
Tobie Grant Recreation Center, 593 Parkdale Dr., Scottdale, 30079
Exchange Park Intergeneration Center, 2771 Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA 30034

Cooling Centers: Open Monday through Friday, during regular operational periods. For weekend operational time please contact: (404) 817-3502

Frontline Response International, 2585 Gresham Road, Atlanta, 30316
Mason Mill Recreation Center, 1340 McConnell Dr., Decatur, 30033
Tobie Grant Recreation Center, 593 Parkdale Dr., Scottdale, 30079
Exchange Park Intergeneration Center, 2771 Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA 30034
DeKalb-Atlanta Human Services Complex- 30 Warren Street, Atlanta, GA 30317
County Line - Ellenwood Library 4331 River Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294
Covington Library, 3500 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30032
Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030
Dunwoody Library, 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Embry Hills Library, 3773 Chamblee-Tucker Road, Chamblee, GA 30341
Flat Shoals Library, 4022 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA 30034
Gresham Library, 2418 Gresham Rod SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
Hairston Crossing Library, 4911 Redan Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30088
Lithonia-Davidson Library, 6821 Church Street, Lithonia, GA 30058
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library, 3772 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084
Redan-Trotti Library, 1569 Wellborn Road, Lithonia, GA 30058
Salem-Panola Library, 5137 Salem Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Scott Candler Library, 1917 Candler Road, Decatur, GA 30032
Scottdale-Tobie Grant Homework Center, 593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale, GA 30079
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library, 952 Leon Street, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library, 1282 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA 30033
Tucker Reid H. Cofer, 5234 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown, 2861 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur, GA 30034
Chamblee Library, 4115 Clairmont Road, Chamblee, GA 30341

Call this number: (404) 817-3502 for transportation.

Resources to Support Preparedness Efforts

Resource Links-Specific Weather Hazards for your Area

National Weather Service Peachtree City/Atlanta
(Our local weather office that issues weather products for DeKalb County)

Flooding:
National Weather Service Local Flood Gauges
National Weather Service Flood Safety
Centers for Disease Control Flood Safety
FEMA Flood Safety
Floodsmart National Flood Insurance Program (FEMA)
Georgia Flood Mapping
DeKalb County Floodplain Management

Winter Weather:
National Weather Service Winter Weather Safety
FEMA Winter Weather and Extreme Cold Safety
Centers for Disease Control Winter Weather Safety
AAA Winter Weather Driving Tips

Severe Thunderstorms and Lightning:
National Weather Service Severe Thunderstorm Safety
FEMA Severe Thunderstorms and Lightning Safety
Centers for Disease Control Lightning Safety and Statistics

Tornadoes:
National Weather Service Tornado Safety
FEMA Tornado Safety
Centers for Disease Control Tornado Safety

DeKalb County Emergency Management

Event Calendar

Extreme Temperatures/Sheltering Resources

Warming and Cooling Centers

Event Calendar