Corpus Christi is reopening four cooling centers this week to help seniors and vulnerable residents stay safe during rising summer temperatures.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As temperatures begin climbing across South Texas, city leaders are reopening cooling centers across Corpus Christi to help residents stay safe during the hottest months of the year.
Officials announced four cooling centers will reopen this week as part of the city’s annual “Beat the Heat” program, an effort aimed at protecting seniors and vulnerable populations from dangerous summer temperatures.
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City leaders are partnering with Reliant to officially kick off this year’s program during an event scheduled for Thursday.
The cooling centers will operate at four senior centers throughout Corpus Christi, including the Ethel Eyerly Senior Center, Greenwood Senior Center, Lindale Senior Center, and Oveal Williams Senior Center.
Officials say the sites are designed to provide air-conditioned spaces where residents can cool off, rest, and avoid prolonged exposure to extreme heat particularly during periods when temperatures and humidity increase across the Coastal Bend.
While the centers are primarily intended to assist older adults, city leaders say they also serve vulnerable residents who may not have reliable access to air conditioning or who are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses.
Heat exposure can quickly become dangerous during South Texas summers, especially for seniors, young children, and people with underlying health conditions. City officials encourage residents to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak heat hours, and check on neighbors and loved ones throughout the season.
The cooling centers are expected to remain available throughout the summer months as temperatures continue to rise.