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Anyone who’s lived in Houston for long enough knows that heat can mostly be uncomfortable, and sometimes even life-threatening, due to the emerging climate crisis increasing temperatures.
That’s why this year, the city of Houston will partner with Reliant Energy’s Beat the Heat program to open up almost 30 cooling centers, Mayor John Whitmire announced June 11.
Not only can residents who visit the centers stay cool in triple digit temperatures, but they can also enjoy snacks, activities, and even a chance to go over their power bill with an energy advisor.
“We know summers in Texas are hot, which is why we’re focused on delivering meaningful support to our customers and neighbors from the Plains to the Valley,” Mark Parsons, Reliant senior vice president, said in a news release. “Whether someone wants to take control of their energy use with the latest smart home tech or needs a little help paying their bill, we’re here to help them stay cool, safe and empowered.”
The locations of the cooling centers are as follows, according to Reliant’s website:
Acres Homes Multi-Service Center
- 6719 W. Montgomery Road, Houston
Alief Neighborhood Center
- 11903 Bellaire Blvd., Houston
Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center
- 6402 Market St., Houston
Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center
- 4014 Market St., Houston
Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center
- 3810 W. Fuqua St., Houston
Kashmere Multi-Service Center
- 4802 Lockwood Drive, Houston
Magnolia Multi-Service Center
- 7037 Capitol St., Houston
Northeast Multi-Service Center
- 9720 Spaulding St., Houston
Southwest Multi-Service Center
- 6400 High Star Drive, Houston
Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center
- 4410 Reed Road, Houston
Third Ward Multi-Service Center
- 3611 Ennis St., Houston
West End Multi-Service Center
- 170 Heights Blvd., Houston
Bay Area Community Center
- 5002 E. NASA Parkway, Seabrook
East Harris County Activity Center
- 7340 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena
Felix Baldree Community Center
- 13828 Corpus Christi St., Houston
Hardy Community Center
- 11901 W. Hardy Road, Houston
JD Walker Community Center
- 7613 Wade Road, Baytown
Leonel J. Castillo Community Center
- 2101 S. St., Houston
Mangum-Howell Community Center
- 2500 Frick Road, Houston
Martin Flukinger Community Center
- 16003 Lorenzo St., Channelview
Deputy Darren Almendarez Community Center
- 10918 1/2 Bentley St., Houston
