CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The National Weather Service has actually released a heat advisory for Corpus Christi and Nueces County from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. today. Maximum heat indices are anticipated to reach 114° degrees.
Hot temperature levels and high humidity will increase the danger of heat-related diseases, 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.
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 closest cooling center. For more details, 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 should be accompanied and monitored by an adult aged 16 and older.
Hours of Operation Vary by Location:
- Collier Pool, 3801 Harris Drive – Open Lap Swim 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Open Swim 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Collier Pool is not open for Open Swim on Mondays.
- 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 – Temporarily Closed.
Splash Pads:
UPDATE – All Splash Pads are CLOSED on Mondays for upkeep
- 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 day-to-day from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Pet Safety
Animal Care Services will have officers reacting to calls worrying family pets left outdoors in the heat.
Tips for Keeping Pets Safe in Extreme Heat:
- Bring family pets inside
- Never leave your family pet in a car
- Give your family pet additional water
- Protect your family pet’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 health problem is avoidance. Stay cool, beverage appropriate water, use cool clothes, and screen exhausting outside activities.
The City likewise wish to advise everybody about the safety measures you can require to decrease your danger 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 health problem consist of lightheadedness, heavy sweating, queasiness, headaches, and muscle cramps. If symptoms and signs emerge, transfer 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 details on City cooling centers, see www.cctexas.com/coolingcenters.
For media queries, contact Public Information Manager Robert Gonzales at 361-826-3233 or [email protected].
