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EL PASO, Texas – With temperatures expected to drop over the next several days, the City of El Paso and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are once again taking proactive measures to ensure residents’ safety and comfort during the cold weather.
The City is offering Library and Parks and Recreation locations as warming centers 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.
| Recreation Centers |
| The community can visit any of our City’s Recreation Centers: |
| Valle Bajo (7380 Alameda) |
| Marty Robbins (11600 Vista Del Sol) |
| Galatzan (650 Wallenberg) |
| Nations Tobin (8831 Railroad) |
| Hours of Operation |
| Mon.-Thurs: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Friday, Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Sunday: Closed |
| Library Locations |
| The community can visit any of our City Public 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: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Tues.-Thurs.: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Friday: 1 to 6 p.m. |
| Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| 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 or visit ElPasoReady.org.
