City opens overnight resilience hubs while working to restore power, officials say

SAN ANTONIO — After severe storms on Friday, areas across San Antonio are experiencing power outages. While the City of San Antonio and CPS Energy are working to restore services, offiicials are warning the outages could last for several days.

If you need somewhere to cool off, city officials say multiple resilience hubs will remain open overnight through 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 30. At this locations, residents will be provided with basic needs and supplies, access to power and device charging, as well as free Wi-Fi. Officials say you should bring your own clothing, medicine and other supplies needed, but pet kennels are available in a separate area.

The following centers are being used as resilience hubs, the city said:

  • Copernicus Community Center – 5003 Lord Road, 78220
  • Garza Community Center – 1450 Mira Vista, 78228
  • Miller’s Pond Community Center – 6175 Old Pearsall Road, 78242
  • Normoyle Community Center – 700 Culberson, 78225
  • Northeast Senior Center – 4135 Thousand Oaks, 78217
  • Southside Lions Senior Center – 3303 Pecan Valley Drive, 78210

You can request free transport to these locations by VIA Metropolitan Transit. Officials say you can call 3-1-1 or 210-307-6000 for assistance.

Brush Disposal

City crews are working to move downed trees and clearing block public right-of-way to ensure both emergency and resident vehicles can navigate safely. You can report non-emergency tree damage, blocked streets or general debris by calling 3-1-1 or 210-207-6000. You can also email 311Customer [email protected], the city said…

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