Spring break 2019: What to know before you head to Corpus Christi beaches
Alexandria RodriguezThe Corpus Christi Police Department's stealth cars will be out in full force during spring break.
"We're not going to let anyone know when, but they will be out here," Lt. Tim Frazier said outside the department's mobile command center on North Padre Island.
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Beach traffic
All access roads to the beach will be open to spring breakers. Additional police officers will patrol the beach from 1 p.m. to 3 a.m. daily, said Capt. Kevin Bolles.
The speed limit on Corpus Christi beaches is 15 mph.
"We'll have additional DWI (officers)," Bolles said. "Anybody coming out, we'll clink them."
The department also deployed its Mobile Command Center. It will serve as an operations base that allows officers to monitor beach traffic and conditions with surveillance that feeds into the command center.
Can you take dogs?
Dogs are prohibited from Access Road 3 to Packery Channel, Bolles said. Dogs are allowed south of Packery Channel toward Bob Hall Pier.
Glass bottles also are prohibited.
Safety
Corpus Christi Fire Department Battalion Chief Billy Belyeu stressed the importance of keeping a constant eye on children at the beach and near any body of water.
"They can get lost pretty quick," he said. "Stay away from jellyfish. The main thing is don't drink and get in that water. That's unsafe and we see a lot of incidents."
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Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Gulf Beach and Natural Resources officials also will be on the beach to provide basic first aid to spring breakers from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, said Darren Gurley, Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Gulf Beach and Natural Resources superintendent.
Permits will be sold on the beach while supplies last, and Corpus Christi Code Enforcement will check vehicles for permits, Gurley said.
