CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The National Weather Service has actually provided a heat advisory for Corpus Christi and Nueces County from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Maximum heat indices are anticipated to reach 109° degrees.
Hot temperature levels and high humidity will increase the threat of heat-related health problems, consisting of heat fatigue and heat stroke.
In action to the heat advisory, the City of Corpus Christi has actually made numerous cooling centers available to the general public for prolonged hours.
The cooling centers will be open from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. today.
Please see the list listed below for center names and addresses:
CCRTA
The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority will enable people to ride fare-free upon informing their Bus Operator they will take a trip to the nearby cooling center. For more info, go to http://www.ccrta.org.
Public Pools:
The City’s swimming pools, splash pads, and the Bayfront Park Fountain are open with totally free admission as a cooling option. NOTE: All kids under the age of 8 need to be accompanied and monitored by an adult aged 16 and older.
Hours of operation differ by area:
- Collier Pool, 3801 Harris Drive – Open Lap Swim 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Open Swim 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Corpus Christi Natatorium, 3202 Cabaniss Parkway – Open 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- West Guth Pool, 9705 Up River Road – Open 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Greenwood Pool, 4305 Greenwood Drive – Open 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- H-E-B Pool, 1520 Shely Street – Open 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Oso Pool, 1109 Bernice Drive – Open 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Splash Pads:
- Lindale Park Splash Pad, 3133 Swantner Drive, Open 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Bill Witt Park Splash Pad, 6869 Yorktown Boulevard, Open 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Manuel Q. Salinas Park Splash Pad, 1354 Airport Road, Open 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Bayfront Park Fountain:
1309 North Shoreline Boulevard, Open everyday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Pet Safety
Animal Care Services will have officers reacting to calls worrying animals left outdoors in the heat.
Tips for keeping animals safe in severe heat:
- Bring animals inside
- Never leave your animal in a car
- Give your animal additional water
- Protect your animal’s paws from hot surface areas
Water Conservation
The City stays in Stage One of the Drought Contingency Plan; locals are advised to save water.
Heat Safety Tips
Overall, the very best defense versus heat-related disease is avoidance. Stay cool, beverage sufficient water, use cool clothes, and display laborious outside activities.
The City likewise wish to advise everybody about the preventative measures you can require to minimize your threat of heat fatigue and heatstroke. The Texas Department of State Health Services encourages:
- Never leave anybody, consisting of animals, in a closed, parked vehicle.
- Drink lots of fluids, however prevent beverages with alcohol, caffeine, or moderate sugar.
- Plan a difficult outside activity for mornings or nights when it’s cooler.
- Take regular breaks when working outside.
- Signs and signs of heat disease consist of lightheadedness, heavy sweating, queasiness, headaches, and muscle cramps. If symptoms and signs emerge, relocate to a cooler area, rest for a couple of minutes, and gradually consume a cool liquid. Immediately look for medical attention if conditions do not enhance, and inform somebody to observe you.
- Frequently look at the elderly, the ill, and others requiring help.
For more info on City cooling centers, check out www.cctexas.com/coolingcenters.
For media questions, contact Public Information Manager Robert Gonzales at 361-826-3233 or [email protected].
