CORPUS CHRISTI, TX \u2013 A cold front will push into the area, dropping temperatures to near freezing on Friday night. Strong north winds will create hazardous marine conditions through Saturday.<\/p>\n
Saturday morning wind chills (feels like temperature) are expected to be slightly below 32 degrees.<\/p>\n
Sunday morning temperatures will remain cold but are not expected to drop below freezing. A warming trend is predicted for Monday.<\/p>\n
The City of Corpus Christi will provide the following services:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Emergency Refuge Centers<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Free Transportation via the RTA<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Meal Service<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shower Access<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pet Care<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Daytime Warming Centers<\/p>\n
Emergency Refuge Centers<\/p>\n
To keep people and pets safe, the City will open two Emergency Refuge Centers:<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ben Garza Gym, 1815 Howard Street<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Del Mar College Windward Campus FEMA Dome, 4101 Old Brownsville Road (Entrance #1) <\/p>\n
Starting Friday at 5:00 p.m., both centers will operate continuously through Sunday morning, depending on weather conditions.<\/p>\n
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The City offers all libraries as daytime warming centers during regular hours, for more information and schedules, visit:\u00a0<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.corpuschristitx.gov\/department-directory\/libraries\/<\/a><\/p>\n Additionally, some libraries will offer an extended schedule during the weekend:<\/p>\n Name and Location<\/p>\n Saturday, January 31<\/p>\n Sunday, February 1<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n La Retama Central Library<\/p>\n 805 Comanche Street<\/p>\n 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n Owen R. Hopkins Public Library<\/p>\n 3202 MCKinzie Rd.<\/p>\n 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n CLOSED<\/p>\n Ben F. McDonald Public Library<\/p>\n 4044 Greenwood Dr.<\/p>\n 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n Janet F. Harte Public Library<\/p>\n 2629 Waldron Rd.<\/p>\n 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n Ethel Eyerly Senior Center 654 Graham Road<\/p>\n 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n Along with the libraries, several Senior Centers will be available with regular operating hours for those seeking a warm place. <\/p>\n Senior Centers:<\/p>\n Lindale Senior Center 3135 Swantner Drive 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. \/ Monday through Friday<\/p>\n Greenwood Senior Center 4040 Greenwood Drive 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. \/ Monday through Friday<\/p>\n Garden Senior Center 5325 Greely Drive 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. \/ Monday through Friday <\/p>\n Northwest Senior Center 9725 Up River Road 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. \/ Monday through Friday<\/p>\n Zavala Senior Center 510 Osage 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. \/ Monday through Friday<\/p>\n Broadmoor Senior Center 1651 Tarlton Street 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. \/ Monday through Friday<\/p>\n Ethel Eyerly Senior Center 654 Graham Road 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \/ Monday through Friday, Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. <\/p>\n Transportation<\/p>\n The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) will allow individuals to ride fare-free upon telling their Bus Operator they will travel to the nearest Daytime Warming Center or the Emergency Refuge Centers. The return trip is also free. For more information, go to https:\/\/www.ccrta.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n As part of the City’s efforts, Corpus Christi Police Officers will monitor people they encounter during patrols to determine whether assistance is needed, including providing transportation and blankets.<\/p>\n Pets<\/p>\n Animal Care Services will provide kennels and food for pets at the overnight refuge center. Arrangements have been made with a partner agency to accept pets of unhoused individuals during this cold-weather event.<\/p>\n The City is in communication with Good Samaritan Rescue Mission, which is also providing overnight shelter, and will continue to monitor weather conditions and maintain communication with service providers.\u00a0<\/p>\n Donations and Volunteers<\/p>\n The Emergency Refuge Centers are not staffed to handle donations or volunteer management. The City is partnering with The Free Store to provide Emergency Refuge Center guests with the cold weather items they need. No donations of food or clothing will be accepted at the Emergency Refuge Centers.\u00a0 For those wishing to donate items or volunteer during cold-weather events, the City recommends that you contact the following local agencies:<\/p>\n The following local agencies are willing to accept donations and volunteers:<\/p>\n Corpus Christi Metro Ministries, 1919 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78408, (361) 887-0151 The following local agency is willing to accept donations only:<\/p>\n Good Samaritan Rescue Mission, 902 Nueces Bay Boulevard, Corpus Christi, TX 78408 (361) 765-0297\u00a0<\/p>\n Customer Service<\/p>\n Residents can also contact the City\u2019s 3-1-1 Call Center by dialing 3-1-1 or using the free mobile app. Customer Service 3-1-1 will be operating Saturday, January 31, and Sunday, February 1, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
\nDismas Recovery Center, 1201 Agnes Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, (361) 445-2053
\nMission 911, 911 Park Avenue, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (361) 882-0911
\nMother Teresa Shelter, 513 Sam Rankin Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78408, (361) 883-7372
\nThe Free Store Corpus Christi, 702 Furman Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78404 (361) 319-0933
\nTimon\u2019s Ministries, 10501 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, (361) 937-6196<\/p>\n