Warming Shelters Available Across Houston for Residents in Need

As a winter storm threatens the Greater Houston area with snow, ice, and frigid temperatures starting at 6 p.m. on Jan. 20, city and county officials have established warming shelters to support residents in need.

City of Houston:
Mayor John Whitmire announced 10 warming centers will be available from 6 p.m. Jan. 19 through midday Jan. 23.

Surrounding Counties:

• Brazoria County: Several shelters will open starting Jan. 19, per local announcements.
• City of Montgomery: Montgomery City Hall will serve as a warming shelter from noon Jan. 20 through noon Jan. 22.
• Fort Bend County: Attack Poverty-Friends of North Rosenberg will host a shelter on Jan. 20-23.
• Baytown: Memorial Baptist Church will operate a shelter from Jan. 20-21.

Harris County:
The American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast will operate shelters at Tom Bass Community Center and Kingwood First Baptist Church from 5 p.m. Jan. 19 through midday Jan. 23. Harris County Precinct 1 shelters at Finnigan and Lincoln Park Community Centers will be open Jan. 20-21 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Precinct 3 and 4 facilities, including the Crosby and Juergen’s Hall Community Centers, will operate on varying schedules from Jan. 20-25.

All centers will have food, drinks, cots, and blankets for people who need them. People are told to stay aware and find warmth if required. Most shelters do not let pets stay.

Vulnerable residents are advised to find warming centers near them until Wednesday's freeze.