(Sioux Falls, SD) — With heat advisories in effect, everyone is looking to beat the heat in one way or another. Many are cooling off at local pools while others choose to simply stay inside. The Drake Springs Family Aquatic Center in Sioux Falls has been packed with families and kids as temperatures reached the upper 90s on Wednesday. Jackie Nelson, Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation manager, is welcoming everyone to over nine city pools and splash pads. Health officials are stressing the importance of staying hydrated during these hot days to avoid heat-related illnesses.