City of El Paso and OEM Offer Warming Centers for Residents in Need

The City of El Paso and Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are taking
proactive measures to ensure the safety and comfort of residents during the first freeze of the
season.

The City is offering Library and Parks and Recreation locations as warming center options to
help residents who may need a safe and warm place to stay, particularly our most vulnerable
who may be looking to save on utility costs. Those seeking access to warming centers and/or
experiencing insufficient heat are encouraged to visit a warming center and/or contact 3-1-1 for more information and to connect residents with support services.

The OEM Strike Team has and will continue to travel throughout the community assisting those who may need/want overnight shelter.

Warming Center Locations:
Recreation Centers

  • Valle Bajo (7380 Alameda)
  • Marty Robbins (11600 Vista Del Sol)
  • Galatzan (650 Wallenberg)
  • Nations Tobin (8831 Railroad)

Hours of Operation

  • Monday-Thursday: 9am to 8pm
  • Friday & Saturday: 9am to 2pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Warming Center Locations:
Libraries

  • Armijo Library (620 E. 7th)
  • Clardy Fox (5515 Robert Alva)
  • Dorris Van Doren (551 Redd)
  • Esperanza Moreno (12480 Pebble Hills)
  • Irving Schwartz (1865 Dean Martin)
  • Jose Cisneros/Cielo Vista (1300 Hawkins)
  • Judge Marquez (610 N. Yarbrough)
  • Memorial Park (3200 Copper)
  • Richard Burges (9600 Dyer Ste. C)
  • Sergio Troncoso (9321 Alameda)
  • Westside (125 Belvidere)

Hours of Operation

  • Monday: 10am to 6pm
  • Tuesday- Thursday: 10am to 7pm
  • Friday: 1pm to 6pm
  • Saturday: 10am to 6pm
  • Sunday: Closed

The OEM cautions and reminds the community to take preventative actions and stay safe.
Residents are advised to:

  • Avoid unnecessary trips outside. If you must go out, limit the time you stay outside.
  • Wear several layers of loose, warm clothing.
  • Keep your head, hands and feet covered when outdoors.
  • Stay dry, moisture can damage the insulating effectiveness of clothing.
  • Pay extra attention to your daily needs: get enough sleep, eat high energy foods, drink
    warm beverages to help your body stay warm, and avoid alcoholic beverages.
  • Roads may become icy and slippery. If you have to drive, remember to slow down and
    keep your full attention on the road. Maintain enough distance from vehicles in front of
    you.

Residents are encouraged to take advantage of these warming centers during the winter
months. For more information on warming center locations and hours, or overnight support,
please contact 3-1-1.