Agencies to Provide Shelter Space and Warming Centers during Freeze
City of Corpus Christi
CORPUS CHRISTI (News Release) – The National Weather Service forecasts a strong cold front will push through Thursday afternoon, bringing frigid temperatures into the area. Hard freeze conditions are expected Thursday and Friday night, with low temperatures in the 20s for most of the area. High temperatures on Friday will be in the 30s for most of South Texas.
Breezy northerly winds Thursday night and Friday will result in dangerous wind chill values in the teens and possibly the single digits at times. Temperatures will be around freezing once again Saturday night. Freezing precipitation is not expected at this time.
The City has measures in place to ensure proper and safe City services in public safety, transportation, water, homelessness, and animal care. Residents are urged to take this time to protect people, property, and pets.
Warming Centers:
On Friday and Saturday, the City will offer daytime warming centers within the city limits that are free and open to the public. City warming centers are not a place to sleep or eat. No pets are permitted, and no food will be provided.
The warming center’s hours of operation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Open Friday only:
Oveal Williams Senior Center 1414 Martin Luther King Dr 826-2305
Northwest Senior Center 9725 Up River Rd 826-2320
Zavala Senior Center 515 Osage St 826-3099
Greenwood Senior Center 4040 Greenwood Dr 826-1368
Broadmoor Senior Center 1651 Tarlton St 826-3138
Anita & W.T. Neyland Library 1230 Carmel Pkwy 826-2370
Janet F. Harte Library 2629 Waldron 826-2310
Open Friday and Saturday:
Ethel Eyerly Senior Center 654 Graham Rd 826-2330
Garden Senior Center 5325 Greely Dr 826-2345
Lindale Senior Center 3135 Swantner Dr 826-2340
Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Library 5930 Brockhampton Dr 826-2360
Owen R. Hopkins Library 3202 McKinzie Rd 826-2350
La Retama Library 805 Comanche St 826-7055
Ben F. McDonald Library 4044 Greenwood Dr 826-2356
The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority will provide free transportation to and from the warming center during available hours. For more information, go to https://www.ccrta.org.
City staff is conducting outreach Thursday and Friday, handing out blankets, socks, hats, and information on where the homeless can find shelter.
Homeless Shelters:
The City of Corpus Christi is working with homeless agencies to ensure shelter, meals, and blankets are provided for those in need.
The Salvation Army will increase capacity for an additional 100 people by opening the reception area and chapel at 1804 Buford Street for the homeless. Those in need can stay at the facility beginning Thursday afternoon through Monday morning. HEB Foods has donated $1000 to offset expenses.
The Salvation Army is collecting sleeping bags and food at this time. Please call 361-884-9497 to donate.
The Gulf Coast Humane Society is donating its services by hosting the pets of homeless persons as needed.
Animal Care Services:
Corpus Christi Animal Care Services (ACS) will have officers on standby to respond to calls of animals without shelter.
Officers will be educating owners about the cold and proper care of their pets
If needed, ACS will take the appropriate action for pets found in difficult circumstances where their well-being is in jeopardy
During regular business hours, call the Customer Call Center at 311 to place a call for service for an officer to respond to a pet in need. After hours, call the police department’s non-emergency number at 361-886-2600
Fire Department:
The Corpus Christi Fire Department urges residents to be careful with space heaters:
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on using alternate heating devices safely, and take time to prepare and inspect the heating equipment before using it
Never use charcoal grills or other fuel-burning devices indoors since they produce carbon monoxide
Keep a close eye on children and pets whenever a space heater is used
Always turn heaters off when leaving home
AEP Texas:
To report hazards or general calls: 1-877-373-4858
To report outages: 1-866-223-8508
Water Utilities:
Additional staff will be working around the clock, taking precautions at City water and wastewater operations to ensure utility services are not impacted due to cold weather.
Water Pipes:
With freezing conditions expected, the City of Corpus Christi Water Utilities advises residents to take immediate action to protect their property:
Wrap all exposed pipes located outside or in unheated areas of the home with newspaper, insulation, or towels
Remove the garden hose from outside faucets. Insulate outside faucets with a Styrofoam cover, rags, or paper
Shut off irrigation systems
Gas Service
City gas customers should note that rising natural gas prices and extended heater use will result in a higher-than-normal utility bill.
Solid Waste:
There are no interruptions in service or curbside pickup
The J.C. Elliott Transfer Station and Cefe Valenzuela Landfill will be open during regular business hours
