San Antonio Metro Health Issues Heat Advisory

Press release from the City of San Antonio:

July 8, 2020

The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health) is advising the community of forecasted high temperatures at or above 100 degrees starting later this week and into next week.

The City of San Antonio cooling centers will continue to be open 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.

Community members can visit the Metro Health or the San Antonio Office of Emergency Management websites for a listing 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 2020

Site Name: Alicia Trevino Lopez
Address: Senior Center (District 6),8353,Culebra Rd
Phone: 210.558.0178
Zip Code: 78251
Days and Times: Mon – Fri, 7am – 5pm

Site Name: Bazan Library
Address: 2200, WEST COMMERCE STREET
Phone: 210.207.9160
Zip Code: 78207
Days and Times: Tue: 12pm-7pm, (Wed – Sat): 10am-5pm

Site Name: Bob Ross Senior Center
Address: 2219,BABCOCK ROAD
Phone: 210.207.5300
Zip Code: 78229
Days and Times: Mon – Fri, (7am – 5pm)

Site Name: Carver Library
Address: 3350,COMMERCE STREET EAST
Phone: 210.207.9180
Zip Code: 78220
Days and Times: Tue: 12pm-7pm, Wed – Sat: 10am – 5pm

Site Name: Claude W.
Address: Black/Eastside MSC, 2805 East Commerce Street
Phone: 210.207.5233
Zip Code: 78202
Days and Times: Mon – Fri : 7am – 5pm

Site Name: Collins Garden Library
Address:200, PARK BOULEVARD NORTH
Phone: 210.207.9120
Zip Code: 78204
Days and Times: Tue: 12pm-7pm, Wed – Sat: 10am – 5pm

Site Name: Copernicus
Address: Community Center, 5303 Lord Rd.
Phone: 210.648.1072
Zip Code: 78220
Days and Times: Mon – Fri: 7:30am – 5:30pm

Site Name: Cortez Library
Address: 2803, HUNTER BOULEVARD
Phone: 210.207.9130
Zip Code: 78224
Days and Times: Tue: 12pm-7pm, Wed – Sat: 10am – 5pm

Site Name: District 2 Senior Center (Council District 2)
Address: , 1751, S WW White Rd
Phone: 210.207.5390
Zip Code: 78220
Days and Times: Mon – Fri: 7am – 5pm

Site Name: District 5 Senior Center (Council District 5)
Address: 2701,S Presa Street
Phone: 210.207.5270
Zip Code: 78210
Days and Times: Mon – Fri: 7am – 5pm

Site Name: Garza, Gilbert Park
Address: 1450 Mira Vista
Phone: 210.207.7275
Zip Code: 78228
Days and Times: Mon – Fri: 7:30am –5:30pm

Site Name: Melendrez Community Center
Address: 5919 W. Commerce
Phone: 210.207.3235
Zip Code: 78237
Days and Times: Mon – Fri: 7:30am – 5:30pm

Site Name: Hamilton Community Center
Address: 10700, NACOGDOCHES ROAD
Phone: 210.207.3121
Zip Code: 78217
Days and Times: Mon – Fri: 7:30am – 5:30pm

Site Name: Johnston Library
Address: 6307, SUN VALLEY DRIVE
Phone: 210.207.9240
Zip Code: 78227
Days and Times: Tue: 12pm-7pm, Wed – Sat: 10am – 5pm

Site Name: Miller’s Pond
Address: 6175, OLD PEARSALL RD
Phone: 210.623.2900
Zip Code: 78242
Days and Times: Mon – Fri: 7:30am –5:30pm

Site Name: Mission Library
Address: 3134 ROOSEVELT
Phone: 210.207.2704
Zip Code: 78214
Days and Times: Tue: 12pm-7pm, Wed – Sat: 10am – 5pm

Site Name: Normoyle Senior Center
Address: 700, CULBERSON AVENUE
Phone: 210.207.5650
Zip Code: 78211
Days and Times: Mon – Fri: 7am – 5pm

Site Name: Northeast Senior Center
Address: 4135, Thousand Oaks Dr
Phone: 210.207.4590
Zip Code: 78217
Days and Times: Mon – Fri: 7am – 5pm

Site Name: Palm Heights Community Center
Address: 1201, WEST MALONE AVENUE
Phone: 210.207.3099
Zip Code: 78225
Days and Times: Mon – Fri: 7:30am –5:30pm

Site Name: Pan American Library
Address: 1122 WEST PYRON
Phone: 210.207.9150
Zip Code: 78221
Days and Times: Tue: 12pm-7pm, Wed – Sat: 10am – 5pm

Site Name: Ramirez Community Center
Address: 1011, GILLETTE BOULEVARD
Phone: 210.921.0681
Zip Code: 78224
Days and Times: Mon – Fri: 7:30am –5:30pm

Site Name: Schaefer Library
Address: 6322, US Hwy 87 E
Phone: 210.207.9300
Zip Code: 78222
Days and Times: Tue: 12pm-7pm, Wed – Sat: 10am – 5pm

Site Name: South Side Lions Senior Center
Address: 3303, Pecan Valley Dr
Phone: 210.207.1760
Zip Code: 78210
Days and Times: Mon – Fri: 7am – 5pm

Site Name: Southside Lions Community Center
Address: 3100 HIAWATHA
Phone: 210.207.3155
Zip Code: 78210
Days and Times: Mon – Fri : 7:30am –5:30pm

Site Name: West End Park Senior Center (Council District 1)
Address: 1226, NW 18th Street
Phone: 210.207.1719
Zip Code: 78207
Days and Times: Mon – Fri: 7am – 5pm

Site Name: Westfall Library
Address: 6111 ROSEDALE
Phone: 210.207.9220
Zip Code: 78201
Days and Times: Tue: (12pm-7pm) ,Wed – Sat: (10am – 5pm)

Site Name: Willie M. Cortez,Senior Center
Address: 5512, W Military Dr
Phone: 210.207.5294
Zip Code: 78242
Days and Times: Mon – Fri: 7am – 5pm

FOUR WAYS TO SIGN UP FOR COVID-19 ALERTS

1. Download the Ready South Texas app, available in the iTunes and Google Play stores
2. Text COSAGOV to 55000 to receive SMS text message updates
3. Follow @COSAGOV on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
4. Bookmark covid19.sanantonio.gov.

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