City Opens Second Overnight Cold Weather Refuge Center at Del Mar College FEMA Dome

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - The City of Corpus Christi has opened a second overnight Cold Weather Refuge Center for those needing food and a warm place to stay. The Center is at the Del Mar College-West Campus FEMA dome, located at 4101 Old Brownsville Road. It will remain open around the clock through Friday, January 24 or until the "feels-like" temperature rises above 32 degrees.

The Cold Weather Refuge Center located at 3202 Cabaniss Parkway continues to operate but is near capacity. The City is providing meals, and The Salvation Army is providing snacks and drinks at both locations.

The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) continues providing free transportation to and from the Cold Weather Refuge Centers through 11:00 p.m.

Riders can take Route 16 from the N. Staples Street bus station across from City Hall to the front door of the Del Mar College-West Campus FEMA dome.

Riders can also take a dedicated bus from the N. Staples Street bus station across from City Hall to the front door of the Corpus Christi Gym Cold Weather Refuge Center.

Alternately, a rider can take Route 15 to the Carroll High School bus stop at the Saratoga Boulevard and Kostoryz Road intersection. From there, CCRTA has a dedicated shuttle to transport riders to the front door of the Center.

CCRTA services will continue until 11:00 p.m.

Riders using either CCRTA service can bring their pets as long as they are secured. For more information, go to https://www.ccrta.org.

The Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) will also provide transportation to daytime warming centers, the cold weather refuge centers, and homeless shelters. To arrange transport, call CCPD Non-Emergency Police at (361) 886-2600.

The City will offer the following daytime warming centers, which are free and open to the public:

Owen R. Hopkins Library, 3202 McKinzie Road, (361) 826-2350
Open Wednesday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Friday- Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Sunday: CLOSED

Ben F. McDonald Library, 4044 Greenwood Drive, (361) 826-2356
Open Wednesday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Sunday: CLOSED

Anita & W.T. Neyland Library, 1230 Carmel Parkway, (361) 826-2370
Open Wednesday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Sunday: CLOSED

Janet F. Harte Library, 2629 Waldron Road, (361) 826-2310
Open Wednesday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sunday: CLOSED

Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Library, 5930 Brockhampton Drive, (361) 826-2360
Open Wednesday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sunday: CLOSED

La Retama Central Library, 805 Comanche Steet, (361) 826-7055
Open Wednesday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Broadmoor Senior Center, 1651 Tarlton Street, (361) 826-3138
Open Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Ethel Eyerly Senior Center, 654 Graham Road, (361) 826-2330
Open Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Oveal Williams Senior Center, 1414 Martin Luther King Dr., (361) 826-2305
Open Wednesday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Northwest Senior Center, 9725 Up River Road, (361) 826-2320
Open Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Zavala Senior Center, 510 Osage Street, (361) 826-3099
Open Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Greenwood Senior Center, 4040 Greenwood Drive, (361) 826-1368
Open Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Garden Senior Center, 5325 Greely Drive, (361) 826-2345
Open Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Lindale Senior Center, 3135 Swantner Drive, (361) 826-2340
Open Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Per City Ordinance, pets must be brought indoors if the "feel-like" temperature falls below 32 degrees.

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services will have Animal Care Officers on patrol to respond to calls on pets without shelter.

• Officers will educate owners about cold weather and proper care of their pets.
• If needed, ACS will take the appropriate action for pets under challenging circumstances where their well-being is jeopardized.
• During regular business hours, call the City's 311 Call Center by dialing 3-1-1 to place a call for service for an officer to respond to a pet in need. After hours, call CCPD Non-Emergency Police at (361) 886-2600.

Here is more information on preparing for colder temperatures.

You can also find updates on the City's website, www.corpuschristitx.gov, and on social media channels:

• Facebook - @citygov or @ReadyCC
• LinkedIn - @City of Corpus Christi
• X - @cityofcc

You can also contact the City's 311 Call Center by dialing 3-1-1 or using the free mobile app. Monitor these channels for updates regarding any delayed business hours or closures.

For more information, media representatives can contact Robert Gonzales, Public Information Manager, at (361) 826-3233 or [email protected].

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