A cold front has moved into the Houston area on Thursday. Temperatures dropped into the 30′s and 20′s Thursday night. Several institutions will operate warming centers during the extreme weather event.
We will update this list as more warming centers are announced.
City of Houston
Mayor Sylvester Turner has asked the Office of Emergency Management to extend hours at the city’s warming centers to protect help protect vulnerable Houstonians during the freezing temperatures. Each center will offer chairs, blankets, water, MREs, PPE, and comfort kits. Because the City is not opening shelters, sleeping cots and hot meals will not be provided. Individuals may come and go as needed.
Individuals in need of transportation may call 311.
The following locations are open until 9 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 25:
- Acres Homes MSC 6719 W Montgomery Rd, Houston, TX 77091
- George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall B 1001 Avenida De Las Americas
The following locations will close at noon Saturday
- Fonde Community Center 110 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007
- Moody Community Center 3725 Fulton St, Houston, TX 77009
In partnership with Houston METRO, those who remain at the Fonde and Moody community centers at 9 a.m. Saturday will be taken to the GRB where they will remain until Sunday, according to the release.
Green House International Church & NACC
The Green House International Church & NACC warming site will be located at 200 W. Greens Rd. starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday to Friday. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served, according to Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee’s Office. For more information, call (281) 209-9339.
Lakewood Church
Lakewood Church will be open as a warming center for those in need beginning Thursday evening.
McGuire Dent Recreation Center
The City of Galveston will open a warming center at the McGuire Dent Recreation Center, 2222 28th Street, on Thursday, beginning at 6 p.m.
Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County has opened warming centers at Attack Poverty/Friends of North Rosenberg Resource Center and the Arcola Civic Center. The Attack Poverty will be open from 5 p.m. - 8:30 a.m., and the Arcola Civic Center will be open 24 hours.
A list of lists: Texas Freeze 2022
- Track the Texas power grid >> Watch ERCOT’s current grid conditions in real-time.
- Get these items out of your car ahead of freezing temperatures >> Here are some of the things you should NOT leave in your car when it’s freezing outside.
- How to protect your pipes and sprinklers from the freezing weather >> Take care of your pipes and sprinklers. It could save you lots of money in costly repairs later.
- Ways to keep your furry friends safe, warm in the winter >> As you break out your winter clothes and switch on your heaters, remember to take some steps to help keep your pets warm as well.
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