City to Open Cooling Centers Due to Extreme Temperatures – Corpus Christi

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Corpus Christi and Nueces County from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. today. The Heat Index is expected to range up to 114° degrees.
Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
In response to the extreme temperatures, the City of Corpus Christi is making several cooling centers available to the public for extended hours.
The cooling centers will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. today.
Please see the list below for facility names and addresses:
Senior Centers
Ethel Eyerly Senior Center                             654 Graham Road                  826-2330
Garden Senior Center                                    5325 Greely Drive                  826-2345
Lindale Senior Center                                    3135 Swantner Drive              826-2340
Public Libraries
La Retama Central Public Library                  805 Comanche Street             826-7000
Anita & W.T. Neyland Public Library              1230 Carmel Parkway            826-2370 (Open until 7:00 p.m.)
Ben F. McDonald Public Library                     4044 Greenwood Drive          826-2356
Owen R. Hopkins Public Library                    3202 McKinzie Road              826-2350
Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library               5930 Brockhampton Street    826-2360 (Open until 7:00 p.m.)
Janet F. Harte Public Library                          2629 Waldron Road                826-2310 (Open Until 7:00 p.m.)
CCRTA
The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority will allow individuals to ride fare-free upon telling their Bus Operator that they'll be traveling to the nearest cooling center. For more information, visit http://www.ccrta.org
Parks and Recreation Facilities
Three City's pools, all splash pads, and the Bayfront Park Fountain are open with free admission as a cooling alternative. NOTE: All children under the age of eight must be accompanied and supervised at all times by an adult age 16+. 
Public Pools
Hours of operation vary by location:
Splash Pads
Bayfront Park Fountain
1309 North Shoreline Boulevard
Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Pet Safety
Animal Care Services will have on-call officers for calls concerning pets left outside in the heat.
Tips for keeping pets safe in extreme heat:
Water Conservation
The City remains in Stage One of the Drought Contingency Plan, residents are reminded to conserve water.
Heat Safety Tips
Overall, the best defense against heat-related illness is prevention. Stay cool, drink plenty of
fluids, wear cool clothing and monitor strenuous outdoor activities.
The City also would like to remind everyone about the precautions you can take to reduce your risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. The Texas Department of State Health Services advises:
For more information on City cooling centers, visit www.cctexas.com/coolingcenters.
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