07/04/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/04/2022 09:14
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in effect for Corpus Christi and Nueces County from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. today. Maximum heat indices are expected to range from 110° to 114° degrees during that time.
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 1:00 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
Public Libraries
La Retama Central Library 805 Comanche Street 826-7000
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 go to http://www.ccrta.org
The City's pools, 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.