HOUSTON – Winter weather is coming to Houston this weekend, and not only is it bringing low temperatures, but freezing rain as well.
In response, the City of Houston says it will open 12 warming centers for those in need. More local governments are also opening shelters, too.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire said nine of the warming centers will have generators and will be open for 24 hours. He said all residents are welcomed, regardless of immigration status, “no questions asked.”
The warming centers will not only provide warm shelter but food, bedding and blankets. If you do not have a ride to a warming center, Whitmire said Houston METRO will provide.
He said 25 state troopers will be on standby for possible power outages if needing to step in.
Whitmire emphasized that all residents need to be where they will be for the next 72 hours beginning midnight Sunday.
He also reiterated the importance of protecting people, plants, pipes, and pets.
“Protect your pets. They are Houstonians for the next 72 hours.”
The mayor said DPS will be on the lookout of pet abuse, including horses, by leaving animals out in freezing temperatures.
MAP OF WARMING CENTERS
CITY OF HOUSTON WARMING CENTERS
Opening Saturday, January 24 at 5 p.m. and open until further notice.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Acres Homes Multiservice Center | 6719 W. Montgomery Rd, Houston, TX 77091 |
| Denver Harbor Multiservice Center | 6402 Market St, Houston, TX 77007 |
| Fifth Ward Multiservice Center | 4014 Market St, Houston, TX 77007 |
| Fonde Community Center | 110 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007 |
| Kashmere Multiservice Center | 4802 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77026 |
| Magnolia Multiservice Center | 7037 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77011 |
| Metropolitan Multiservice Center | 1475 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019 |
| Moody Community Center | 3725 Fulton St, Houston, TX 77009 |
| Northeast Multiservice Center | 9720 Spaulding St, Houston, TX 77016 |
| Southwest Multiservice Center | 6400 High Star Dr, Houston, TX 77074 |
| Sunnyside Multiservice Center | 4410 Reed Rd, Houston, TX 77051 |
| Third Ward Multiservice Center | 3611 Ennis St, Houston, TX 77004 |
HARRIS COUNTY WARMING CENTERS
Hours vary by location. (See map)
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bayland Community Center | 6400 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77074 |
| Baytown Community Center | 2407 Market St, Baytown, TX 77520 |
| Cactus Jack Cagle Community Center | 709 Riley Fuzzel Rd, Spring, TX 77373 |
| Crosby Community Center | 409 Hare Rd, Crosby, TX 77532 |
| Deputy Darren Almendarez Community Center | 10918 Bentley St, Houston, TX 77093 |
| Leon Grayson / Felix Baldree Community Center | 13828 Corpus Christi St, Houston, TX 77015 |
| Lincoln Park Community Center | 979 Grenshaw St, Houston, TX 77088 |
| Trini Mendenhall Community Center | 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX 77055 |
BRAZORIA COUNTY WARMING CENTERS
Hours vary by location. (See map)
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Believers Sanctuary | 111 E House St, Alvin, TX 77511 |
| Doris Williams Lake Jackson Civic Center | 333 TX-332, Lake Jackson, TX 77566 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Angleton | 130 S Arcola St, Angleton, TX 77515 |
| The Salvation Army of Freeport | 1618 N Avenue J, Freeport, TX 77541 |
FORT BEND COUNTY WARMING CENTERS
Open Saturday, January 24 through Monday, January 26. Daytime Hours - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Fulshear Branch Library | 6350 GM Library Rd, Fulshear, TX 77441 |
| George Memorial Library | 1001 Golfview Dr, Richmond, TX 77469 |
| Mission Bend Branch Library | 8421 Addicks Clodine Rd, Houston, TX 77083 |
| Missouri City Branch Library | 1530 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX 77489 |
| First Colony Branch Library | 2121 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, TX 77479 |
| Sugar Land Branch Library | 550 Eldridge Rd, Sugar Land, TX 77478 |
| University Branch Library | 14010 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479 |
| Sienna Branch Library | 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd, Missouri City, TX 77459 |
Open Saturday, January 24 through Monday, January 26. Daytime Hours - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mamie George Branch Library | 320 Dulles Ave, Stafford, TX 77477 |
| Albert George Branch Library | 9230 Gene St, Needville, TX 77461 |
Open Saturday, January 24 through Monday, January 26. Overnight Hours - 8 p.m. - 8 a.m.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Attack Poverty Friends of North Rosenberg | 1908 Avenue E, Rosenberg, TX 77471 |
| Landmark Community Center | 100 Louisiana St, Missouri City, TX 77489 |
GALVESTON COUNTY WARMING CENTERS
Hours vary by location. (See map)
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Galveston Central Church | 3308 Avenue O 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550 |
| Northside Baptist Church | 2801 N Logan St, Texas City, TX 77590 |
| The Salvation Army of Galveston | 601 51st St, Galveston, TX 77551 |
| The Salvation Army of Texas City | 4801 Emmett F Lowry Expy, Texas City, TX 77591 |
MONTGOMERY COUNTY WARMING CENTERS
Hours vary by location. (See map)
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| H-Town Dream Center | 26373 E Holly Ln, Splendora, TX 77372 |
| North Montgomery County Community Center | 600 Gerald St, Willis, TX 77378 |
| The Salvation Army of Conroe | 304 Avenue E, Conroe, TX 77301 |
| Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Parish | 26777 Glen Loch Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381 |
| Under Over Fellowship | 600 S Frazier St, Conroe, TX 77301 |
| West Montgomery County Community Development Center | 31355 Friendship Dr, Magnolia, TX 77355 |
WALLER COUNTY WARMING CENTERS
Hours vary by location. (See map)
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Brookshire Convention Center | 4029 5th St, Brookshire, TX 77423 |
| Hempstead Recreation Center | 635 US-290 BUS, Hempstead, TX 77445 |