City Of San Antonio Announces 3 Cooling Centers Will Open To The Public Today Thru Friday And Extended Hours For Some Locations

Press release from the City of San Antonio:

July 12, 2020

Laura Mayes, City of San Antonio (210) 207-1337
Michelle Vigil, City of San Antonio (210) 207-8172

For questions from the general public, please contact:
COVID-19@sanantonio.gov
COVID-19 Hotline (210) 207-5779

SAN ANTONIO (July 12, 2020) - With temperatures above 100 degrees today, the City of San Antonio will open the following three cooling centers today from 12:00PM to 7:00PM;

• Carver Library, 3350 E. Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78220
• Collins Garden Library, 200 N Park Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78204
• Mission Library, 3134 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio, TX 78214

The City of San Antonio cooling centers will open on extend hours this coming week and provide respite from the high temperatures. Cooling centers will observe COVID-19 precautions, including face coverings, screening, sanitation and social distancing guidelines. Adults over 65, children under 4, and people with existing medical conditions such as heart disease and those without access to air conditioning are at highest risk on days with high temperatures. Drinking plenty of water and protecting oneself from the sun are critical precautions. Additionally, people should call and check on their neighbors who may be at high risk and ensure access to heat relief and hydration.

Heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are possible health effects. Warning signs of heat stroke include: red, hot, and moist or dry skin, no sweating, a strong rapid pulse or a slow weak pulse, nausea, confusion or acting strangely. If a child exhibits any of these signs, cool the child rapidly with cool water (not an ice bath) and call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.

Never leave children or pets alone in vehicles. If you see a child or pet locked in a hot car or in the back of a truck, take action immediately. Jot down the car’s description (including a license plate number). Call the Police Department immediately. If regarding a pet, call Animal Care Services at 311. Per city ordinance, both Police and Animal Care Officers have the right to break a car’s window if a child or animal is endangered inside a vehicle.

Residents can call 311 for a current list of cooling centers. Residents can also contact the National Weather Service for the most current weather conditions at visit www.weather.gov/sanantonio for current hourly weather. Stay tuned for further notices.

City of San Antonio Cooling Centers
Extended Hours July 13 – 17, 2020
All times noted are Monday Thru Friday. Locations open today Sunday, July 12th are noted

This press release was produced by the City of San Antonio. The views expressed here are the author’s own.