City-Wide Warming Centers Reopen Wednesday, February 17 through Friday, Friday 19 (11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The City of Corpus Christi will open the La Retama Library and the following recreation and senior centers as warming centers beginning Wednesday, February 17 through Friday, February 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

City Warming Centers are not a place to sleep nor eat. No pets will be allowed and no food will be provided.

Strict COVID-19 protocols will be in place to include temperature checks upon entry and facemasks are required. Visitors will be expected to follow Center for Disease Control (CDC) and State COVID-19 recommended guidelines such as maintaining 6 feet social distancing, along with other best personal-protection practices.

Locations Serving as Warming Centers:

La Retama Central Library                  805 Comanche                             826-7000

Ethel Eyerly Senior Center                  654 Graham Road                        826-2330

Garden Senior Center                           5325 Greely Drive                        826-2345

Oveal Williams Senior Center              1414 Martin Luther King Drive   826-2305

Northwest Senior Center                     9725 Up River Road                     826-2320

Lindale Recreation Center                   3133 Swantner Drive                   826-3449                

Graphic 2-17-21 Warming Centers for Social Media

                   

The City also would like to remind everyone about the precautions you can take to reduce your risk of frostbite and hypothermia in extreme cold weather. The Texas Department of State Health Services advises:

  • Wear several layers of loose-fitting clothing, mittens, a hat and a face cover when outdoors.
  • Stay dry.
  • Be extra cautious in the wind. A strong wind, even in only moderately cold weather, can cause a wind chill far below freezing.
  • At the first signs of possible frostbite – redness or pain in any skin area – get out of the cold or protect any exposed skin.
  • Watch for hypothermia symptoms.
    • Confusion, drowsiness, slurred speech, a drop in blood pressure, shallow breathing and a pinkish tint to the skin.
    • Anyone with hypothermia symptoms is in immediate danger and should receive medical help right away.
  • Check on elderly or sick people, especially if they live alone or in isolated areas.

For more information visit www.cctexas.com/weather. or call the City Customer Service Call Center at (361) 826-2489 (CITY). Stay connected with our city social media channels Facebook @citygov and Twitter @cityofcc.