Reliant 'Beat the Heat Program': Cooling centers open across Houston

HOUSTON - Reliant announced the launch of its annual Beat the Heat program in partnership with the City of Houston and Harris County Precinct 2 to help Houston-area residents stay cool and manage their electricity use during the sweltering summer months.

In a press conference, city leaders such as Mayor Pro Tem Martha Castex-Tatum and Commissioner Adrian Garcia discussed various programs to assist residents across the city to cope with the heat.

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A highlight of this year's program is Reliant's generous donation of $75,000 to support the distribution of 500 portable air conditioning units. These units will be provided to Houston residents in need through the Harris County Area Agency on Aging and Precinct2gether.

Reliant's Beat the Heat portable air conditioner program assists eligible seniors, disabled individuals, and families lacking the means to cool their homes. For more information, contact the Harris County Area Agency on Aging at 832-393-4301.

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Reliant also continues its tradition of offering 22 Beat the Heat centers throughout Houston. These centers provide a cool refuge for those seeking relief from the summer heat and help residents manage their electricity usage more effectively.

The community centers listed below will be open Monday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon.

Here is the list of centers around Houston for residents to beat the hit:

Bay Area Community Center

Address: 5002 East NASA Parkway, Seabrook, TX 77586
Phone: 281-326-2955

East Harris County Activity Center

Address: 7340 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena, TX 77505
Phone: 281-479-4232

Felix Baldree Community Center

Address: 13828 Corpus Christi St., Houston, TX 77015
Phone: 713-455-3660

Hardy Community Center

Address: 11901 West Hardy Rd., Houston, TX 77076
Phone: 281-260-6772

JD Walker Community Center

Address: 7613 Wade Rd., Baytown, TX 77521
Phone: 281-426-3551

Leonel J. Castillo Community Center

Address: 2101 South St., Houston, TX 77009
Phone: 713-274-2222

Mangum-Howell Community Center

Address: 2500 Frick Rd., Houston, TX 77038
Phone: 281-591-7830

Martin Flukinger Community Center

Address: 16003 Lorenzo St., Channelview, TX 77530
Phone: 713-274-2132

Deputy Darren Almendarez Community Center

Address: 10918 1/2 Bentley St., Houston, TX 77093
Phone: 281-442-7950

The Houston Health Department is also operating multi-service centers for residents to stay cool. To see times and locations for the center, click here. Here is a list of locations:

Acres Homes Multi-Service Center