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The city of College Station has opened several cooling facilities to help residents escape the excessive post-summer Texas heat.
According to a Sept. 14 news release, the city is encouraging residents who are potentially struggling with air conditioning to drink water and use available public spaces.
The options
All of these options can be used by the public during regular business hours.
College Station City Hall
1101 Texas Ave. South
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Halter Nature Center
3555 Rock Prairie Road W.
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Lincoln Recreation Center
1000 Eleanor St.
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Meyer Senior and Community Center
2275 Dartmouth St.
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Southwood Community Center
1520 Rock Prairie Road
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
The city also has an option with extended hours on Monday to Thursday and weekend availability.
Ringer Library
1818 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South
Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun., 1:30-5:30 p.m.
Before you go
The city recommends frequent hydration throughout the day, along with check-ins with elderly or handicapped neighbors to make sure they are well and have sufficient access to air conditioning and clean water.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the signs of heat exhaustion are:
Heavy sweating
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea
Heat stroke is also considered an emergency. Guidance from the CDC says symptoms include:
High body temperature
Confusion
Rapid pulse
Lack of sweating
If you suspect heat stroke in yourself or anyone you know, call 9-1-1 immediately.
