City-Wide Warming Centers
View Senior Centers and Public Libraries Open as Warming Centers.
The National Weather Service is forecasting high temperatures and humidity over the weekend, with heat indices reaching up to 112°. Residents are advised to take precautions when working or spending time outside.
Excessive temperatures will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
In response to these conditions, the City of Corpus Christi will make several cooling centers available to the public from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The cooling centers will be located throughout the city.
Last Updated September 8, 2023
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Contact Numbers
DIAL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES
AEP Electrical Hazards or General Calls: 877-373-4858
AEP Outages: 866-223-8508
City Call Center: 311
Report Animal Neglect: 361-826-2489 or 361-886-2600
TIPs to stay safe
The City has gathered resources from various City departments and local partners to bring residents the best advice for staying safe during inclement weather events.
- Tips for Driving on Ice »
- Protect Your Pets »
- Protect Your Plants PDF »
- Freezing Temperature Tips PDF »
- Freezing Temperature Tips PDF (Spanish) »
- Tips to Help Residents During Cold Weather PDF »
- Tips to Help Residents During Cold Weather PDF (Spanish) »
- Tips for Space Heater Safety PDF »
- Tips for Space Heater Safety PDF (Spanish) »
- Suggestions from AEP, Corpus Christi's Electric Utility Company »
City Services & Facilities
Measures will be in place to ensure proper and safe City services in public safety, transportation, water, homelessness, animal care, aviation services, and construction.
From the Water Department
To protect motorists and pedestrians:
- Residents and businesses are reminded to shut off irrigation systems.
- All automatic sprinkler systems should be turned off to ensure ice does not accumulate on streets, driveways and sidewalks.
To minimize property damage:
- Wrap all exposed pipes located outside or in unheated areas of the home with newspaper, insulation or towels.
- Remove garden hoses from outside faucets. Insulate outside faucets with a Styrofoam cover, rags or paper.
Planning for the homeless
The City is working with multiple local homeless agencies to ensure shelter, food, blankets and clothing is provided for those in need during the severe cold and inclement weather. The Salvation Army has been identified as the lead agency in providing emergency shelter. If the Salvation Army exhausts their intake accommodations, individuals will be referred by the Salvation Army to other shelters expanding their intake.
If you can donate cold weather items such as jackets, blankets, gloves and hats or monetary donations, please drop them off at the Salvation Army or other local homeless service providers.
Agencies & Partners
- National Weather Service - Corpus Christi »
- Texas Division of Emergency Management »
- Texas Department of Transportation »
- Nueces County »
- AEP of Texas »
- Coastal Bend Council of Governments »
- Downtown Management District »
- Port of Corpus Christi »
- Christus Spohn »
- American Red Cross »
- Salvation Army »
- City of Portland, Texas »
- City of Robstown - Fire Department »
- Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority »
Social Media
The City encourages the public to stay informed via social media:
The City of Corpus Christi adopted a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year's tax rate. The tax rate will effectively be raised by 4.69 percent and will raise taxes for maintenance and operations on a $100,000 home by approximately $16.87.
