Amid a winter storm warning starting Jan. 20 at 6 p.m., officials in Greater Houston have opened warming shelters to assist residents facing extreme cold, snow, and ice.
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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:
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.
