“I visited three warming centers Wednesday night,” Mayor Whitmire said. “The operation was efficient and welcoming."

Harris County is preparing for an impending Arctic front, with Judge Lina Hidalgo announcing a readiness plan to keep residents safe and warm.

A hard freeze is coming to the Houston area next week and those who may not have shelter or a place to stay could be impacted.

The City of Houston has issued a weather alert ahead of next week’s cold front and expected hard freeze.

See where to find the nearest warming centers in your area.