Contact info for getting heat help

Heat is a potential killer. In the United States, hundreds of people dieevery year from heat-related illnesses.

A severe heat wave hit the United Statesin the summer of 1980. Heat illnesses and injuries killed approximately 1,700people that summer. Texas alone had 78 people die.

The City of San Antonio, Bexar County and surrounding communities have help available for those needing to beat the heat.

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24 Hour Help-Line Phone Numbers

United Way HELP Line	210-227-4357 or 211
Non-Emergency Information	311

Community Resource Phone Numbers

Methodist Healthcare System—call a nurse for children	210-22NURSE (210-226-8773)
City Public Service (CPS),Customer Service Line	210-353-2222
Bexar County, Dept. of Housing & Human Services, Customer Service Line	210-335-6770
Bexar Metropolitan Water District—water issues, Customer Service Line	210-922-1221
San Antonio Water System (SAWS)—water issues, Customer Service Line	210-704-SAWS (7297)
City of San Antonio: Community Initiatives; Community Action Division	210-207-7830
Salvation Army	210-352-2020
American Red Cross	210-224-5151
Catholic Charities	210-433-3256
Society of St. Vincent de Paul	210-225-7837
San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health), Public Health Emergency Preparedness	210-207-2145
Transportation for “at risk” individuals to shelters or daytime (locations –Alamo Area Council of Governments)	210-362-5200

Donations of Materials

The following agencies will accept donations such as; air-conditioned space, transportation, cooling packs, fans, air conditioners, and appropriately distribute them. In addition, donations of bottled water would be welcome. Please contact the agency for locations and business hours.

Christian Senior Services  210-735-5115 Meals on Wheels 210-735-5115 Salvation Army  210-352-2020 United Way Help Line  210-227-4357 or 211 San Antonio Food Bank, Inc. (bottled water & food related items) 210-337-3663 Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio  210-223-5203 Church Pantries: Greater San Antonio Community of Churches (cash donations) 210-733-9159