CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Corpus Christi has announced cooling centers will be open to the public Thursday, due to extreme heat conditions.
Some of the hours have been extended.
Senior Centers
Name | Address | Phone | Hours |
Ethel Eyerly Senior Center | 654 Graham | 361-826-2330 | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Broadmoor Senior Center | 1651 Tarlton | 361-826-3139 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Garden Senior Center | 5325 Greely | 361-826-2345 | 8:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. |
Lindale Senior Center | 3135 Swantner | 361-826-2340 | 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Northwest Senior Center | 9725 Up River Road | 361-826-2321 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Oveal Williams | 1414 Martin Luther King | 361-826-2306 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Zavala Activity Center | 510 Osage | 361-826-3099 | 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Public Libraries
Name | Address | Phone | Hours |
La Retama Central Library | 805 Comanche | 361-826-7055 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Ben F. McDonald Public Library | 4044 Greenwood | 361-826-7055 | 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Janet F. Harte Public Library | 2629 Waldron | 361-826-7055 | 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Owen R. Hopkins Public Library | 3202 McKinzie | 361-826-7055 | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
For more information on the cooling centers visit the city website of call 361-826-CITY (2489).
The city reminds residents to adhere to the Texas Department of State Health Services' advise when it comes to staying safe in the heat:
- Never leave anyone, including animals, in a closed, parked vehicle.
- Drink plenty of fluids, but avoid drinks with alcohol, caffeine, or a lot of sugar.
- Plan strenuous outdoor activity for early mornings or evenings when it’s cooler.
- Take frequent breaks when working outside.
- Signs and symptoms of heat illness include dizziness, heavy sweating, nausea, headaches, and muscle cramps. If signs and symptoms begin to emerge, move to a cooler location, rest a few minutes and slowly drink a cool liquid. Immediately seek medical attention if conditions do not improve and tell someone to observe you.
- Frequently check on the elderly, the ill, and others who may need help.