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covid19media@sanantonio.gov
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 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
Alicia Trevino Lopez
Senior Center (District 6) |
8353
Culebra Rd |
210.558.0178 |
78251 |
Mon – Fri
7am – 5pm |
| Bazan Library |
2200
WEST COMMERCE STREET |
210.207.9160 |
78207 |
Tue: 12pm-7pm
Wed – Sat
10am-5pm |
| Bob Ross Senior Center |
2219
BABCOCK ROAD |
210.207.5300 |
78229 |
Mon – Fri
7am – 5pm |
| Carver Library |
3350
COMMERCE STREET EAST |
210.207.9180 |
78220 |
Tue: 12pm-7pm
Wed – Sat
10am – 5pm |
Claude W.
Black/Eastside MSC |
2805
East Commerce Street |
210.207.5233 |
78202 |
Mon – Fri
7am – 5pm |
| Collins Garden Library |
200
PARK BOULEVARD NORTH |
210.207.9120 |
78204 |
Tue: 12pm-7pm
Wed – Sat
10am – 5pm |
Copernicus
Community Center |
5303 Lord Rd. |
210.648.1072 |
78220 |
Mon – Fri
7:30am – 5:30pm |
| Cortez Library |
2803
HUNTER BOULEVARD |
210.207.9130 |
78224 |
Tue: 12pm-7pm
Wed – Sat
10am – 5pm |
District 2 Senior Center
(Council District 2) |
1751
S WW White Rd |
210.207.5390 |
78220 |
Mon – Fri
7am – 5pm |
District 5 Senior Center
(Council District 5) |
2701
S Presa Street |
210.207.5270 |
78210 |
Mon – Fri
7am – 5pm |
| Garza, Gilbert Park |
1450 Mira Vista |
210.207.7275 |
78228 |
Mon – Fri
7:30am –5:30pm |
Melendrez
Community Center |
5919 W. Commerce |
210.207.3235 |
78237 |
Mon – Fri
7:30am – 5:30pm |
Hamilton
Community Center |
10700
NACOGDOCHES ROAD |
210.207.3121 |
78217 |
Mon – Fri
7:30am – 5:30pm |
| Johnston Library |
6307
SUN VALLEY DRIVE |
210.207.9240 |
78227 |
Tue: 12pm-7pm
Wed – Sat
10am – 5pm |
| Miller’s Pond |
6175
OLD PEARSALL RD |
210.623.2900 |
78242 |
Mon – Fri
7:30am –5:30pm |
| Mission Library |
3134 ROOSEVELT |
210.207.2704 |
78214 |
Tue: 12pm-7pm
Wed – Sat
10am – 5pm |
| Normoyle Senior Center |
700
CULBERSON AVENUE |
210.207.5650 |
78211 |
Mon – Fri
7am – 5pm |
| Northeast Senior Center |
4135
Thousand Oaks Dr |
210.207.4590 |
78217 |
Mon – Fri
7am – 5pm |
Palm Heights
Community Center |
1201
WEST MALONE AVENUE |
210.207.3099 |
78225 |
Mon – Fri
7:30am –5:30pm |
| Pan American Library |
1122 WEST PYRON |
210.207.9150 |
78221 |
Tue: 12pm-7pm
Wed – Sat
10am – 5pm |
Ramirez
Community Center |
1011
GILLETTE BOULEVARD |
210.921.0681 |
78224 |
Mon – Fri
7:30am –5:30pm |
| Schaefer Library |
6322
US Hwy 87 E |
210.207.9300 |
78222 |
Tue: 12pm-7pm
Wed – Sat
10am – 5pm |
South Side Lions
Senior Center |
3303
Pecan Valley Dr |
210.207.1760 |
78210 |
Mon – Fri
7am – 5pm |
Southside Lions
Community Center |
3100 HIAWATHA |
210.207.3155 |
78210 |
Mon – Fri
7:30am –5:30pm |
West End Park Senior
Center (Council District 1) |
1226
NW 18th Street |
210.207.1719 |
78207 |
Mon – Fri
7am – 5pm |
| Westfall Library |
6111 ROSEDALE |
210.207.9220 |
78201 |
Tue: 12pm-7pm
Wed – Sat
10am – 5pm |
Willie M. Cortez
Senior Center |
5512
W Military Dr |
210.207.5294 |
78242 |
Mon – Fri
7am – 5pm |
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