CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Corpus Christi will open an emergency warming shelter this weekend as freezing temperatures and dangerous wind chills hit the area.
What You Need to Know
When: 5 p.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday
Where: FEMA Dome at Del Mar College Windward Campus, 4101 Old Brownsville Road
Free Transportation: CCRTA buses from Staples Street Station
- To shelter: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday
- Return trips: Starting 8:30 a.m. Sunday
Weather Forecast
Temperatures will drop below 40 degrees with wind chills making it feel like 32 degrees late Saturday night into Sunday morning. The dangerous conditions are expected to last approximately four hours.
Additional Resources
Corpus Christi Police will provide transportation and blankets to those in need during patrols. The Good Samaritan Rescue Mission and Mother Teresa Shelter also have capacity available.
Pet Safety
Provide covered, weatherproof shelters for outdoor pets, elevated from the ground with entrances facing away from wind. Include blankets and fresh food and water.
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