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Houston opens cooling centers for summer; Reliant to provide at least 150 air conditioners for seniors
Summary
At a Denver Harbor "Beat the Heat" event, Houston officials announced cooling centers across city facilities, a public–private partnership with Reliant marking 20 years of support, and a Reliant donation of at least 150 air conditioners for seniors.
Angela Blanchard, chief recovery and resilience officer for Mayor Whitmire, opened a "Beat the Heat" press event in Denver Harbor announcing Houston's summer cooling resources and a private-sector donation for seniors.
Mayor Whitmire said the city will operate cooling centers at all multi-service centers, public libraries and City Hall this summer and highlighted a partnership with Reliant Energy that will provide “at least a 150 air conditioners for our seniors to take home.” He thanked the Houston Health Department, the area agency on aging and community partners for organizing the program.
The program matters because extreme heat poses health risks for seniors, children and people with medical…
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