{"id":328707,"date":"2026-06-09T05:52:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T05:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/328707\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T05:52:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T05:52:22","slug":"city-of-el-paso-activates-cooling-centers-as-triple-digit-heat-lingers-all-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/328707\/","title":{"rendered":"City of El Paso activates cooling centers as triple-digit heat lingers all week"},"content":{"rendered":"

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM<\/a>) \u2014 The City of El Paso and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) have activated cooling centers as temperatures rise to triple digits this week.<\/p>\n

\u00a01st triple-digit day of year in El Paso could be Sunday\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Here is a list of cooling centers that you could take refuge in from the heat:<\/p>\n

Recreation Centers<\/p>\n

Available from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Facilities are closed on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Marty Robbins, 11600 Vista Del Sol<\/p>\n

Nations Tobin, 8831 Railroad<\/p>\n

Public Libraries<\/p>\n

Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday; and 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday (for the Main Library only)<\/p>\n

Armijo Library, 620 E. 7th<\/p>\n

Clardy Fox, 5515 Robert Alva<\/p>\n

Dorris Van Doren, 551 Redd<\/p>\n

Esperanza Moreno, 12480 Pebble Hills<\/p>\n

Irving Schwartz, 1865 Dean Martin<\/p>\n

Jose Cisneros\/Cielo Vista, 1300 Hawkins<\/p>\n

Judge Marquez, 610 N. Yarbrough<\/p>\n

Main Library, 501 N. Oregon<\/p>\n

Memorial Park, 3200 Copper<\/p>\n

Richard Burges, 9600 Dyer Ste. C<\/p>\n

Sergio Troncoso, 9321 Alameda<\/p>\n

“In coordination with the Department of Public Health, OEM, the El Paso Fire Department, Parks and Recreation, El Paso Public Libraries and the Extreme Weather Task Force, the City is encouraging residents to stay informed, stay hydrated and take advantage of available community resources throughout the summer months,” read a news release by the City.<\/p>\n

As well as the City facility, residents can also seek relief from the heat by visiting local malls and shopping centers that have air-conditioned environments to rest and rehydrate.<\/p>\n

Public Health officials emphasize that infants, young children, older adults, pregnant women and those with underlying medical conditions are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. They highlight these signs and symptoms to keep an eye out for:<\/p>\n

Heavy sweating, nausea, muscle cramps<\/p>\n

Dizziness, fainting, or confusion<\/p>\n

Pale, clammy skin or a rapid, weak pulse<\/p>\n

In severe cases: high body temperature, unconsciousness<\/p>\n

Anyone experiencing signs of heat stroke should call 911 immediately and be moved to a cooler place. As well, the City suggested using the buddy system to check on neighbors, co-workers or relatives who may be at a greater risk.<\/p>\n

The City encourages residents to stay hydrated with non-sugary, non-alcoholic fluids; wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and wide-brimmed hats; avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours; stay indoors in air-conditioned spaces when possible; use sunscreen and take frequent breaks if working outdoors; and never leave children, elderly individuals or pets unattended in a parked vehicle, even with the windows cracked or the AC running.<\/p>\n

Pet owners should:<\/p>\n

Ensure pets have access to shade and fresh water<\/p>\n

Avoid walking pets on hot pavement<\/p>\n

Keep pets indoors during the hottest parts of the day<\/p>\n

Never leave pets alone in parked vehicles<\/p>\n

Veterinarians also recommend testing pets for heartworm during warm months.<\/p>\n

The Extreme Weather Task Force is accepting fan donations at all El Paso and Horizon Fire Stations. Residents in need of a fan may dial 211 to check eligibility and receive assistance.<\/p>\n

For after-hours assistance or overnight shelter referrals, residents can call 311. For more tips and resources, you can visit the El Paso City-County Office of Emergency Management website<\/a> and the City’s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KTSM 9 News.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) \u2014 The City of El Paso and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) have…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":328708,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[138,9236,140,139,35939,114603,6137,96778,91860,56638,13537,27,29287],"class_list":["post-328707","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-el-paso","tag-el-paso","tag-el-paso-fire-department","tag-el-paso-headlines","tag-el-paso-news","tag-el-paso-public-libraries","tag-extreme-weather-task-force","tag-heat-stroke","tag-main-library","tag-marty-robbins","tag-office-of-emergency-management","tag-shopping-centers","tag-texas","tag-vista-del-sol"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/328707","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=328707"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/328707\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/328708"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=328707"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=328707"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=328707"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}