City of El Paso and OEM Activate Cooling Centers

As temperatures begin to climb, the City of El Paso and the Office of Emergency Management
(OEM) are urging residents to take precautions against extreme heat and are activating cooling centers across the city to help protect the community from heat-related illness and injury.

ABOUT THE CITY’S COOLING CENTERS
The cooling centers provide a safe, indoor, air-conditioned space for individuals and families to take refuge from the heat. The centers are a joint effort between OEM, the City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department, El Paso Public Libraries, and the Extreme Weather Task Force.

The following Recreation Centers will be available Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 9 a.m.to 2 p.m.; Closed on Sundays:

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

The following Public Libraries will be available Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 1 to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday: 1 to 6 p.m (Main Library only):

  • 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)
  • Main Library (501 N. Oregon)
  • Memorial Park (3200 Copper)
  • Richard Burges (9600 Dyer Ste. C)
  • Sergio Troncoso (9321 Alameda)
  • Westside (125 Belvidere)

SIMPLE PREVENTION TIPS
Residents are encouraged to:

  • Stay hydrated with non-sugary, non-alcoholic fluids
  • Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and wide-brimmed hats
  • Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours
  • Stay indoors in air-conditioned spaces when possible
  • Use sunscreen and take frequent breaks if working outdoors
  • Never leave children, elderly individuals, or pets unattended in a parked vehicle—even with windows
    cracked or the AC running
  • Use the Buddy System to check on neighbors, co-workers, or relatives who may be at greater risk. This can make all the difference in preventing heat-related tragedy.

FAN DONATIONS AND ASSISTANCE
The Extreme Weather Task Force is accepting fan donations at all El Paso and Horizon Fire Stations.

Residents in need of a fan may dial 2-1-1 to check eligibility and receive assistance.
For after-hours help or overnight shelter referrals, residents can call 3-1-1. For emergencies, always dial 9-1-1.