Where to keep warm around Houston
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- City of Houston warming centers are set to open earlier than the original 8 p.m. time it announced late last week.
Beginning at 3 p.m. Monday, the following facilities are available to anyone who needs to escape the elements. The city said the earlier opening is based on current conditions and anticipated continued winter weather.
- Acres Homes Multi-Service Center at 6719 W. Montgomery Rd., Houston, TX 77091, METRO: 44 - Acres Homes stop at W. Montgomery and Wilburforce
- Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center at 6402 Market St., Houston, TX 77020, METRO: 48 - Market stop at Market and Rouse
- Downtown Recovery Center at 150 Chenevert St., Houston, TX 77002, METRO: 48 - Market stop at Runnels and East Dr.
- Fonde Community Center at 110 Sabine St., Houston, TX 77007, METRO: 30 - Clinton and Ella stop at Memorial and Houston
- Metropolitan Multi-Service Center at W. Gray at 1475 W. Gray St., Houston TX 77019, METRO: 32 - Renwick and San Felipe stop at W. Gray and Waugh
- Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center at 4410 Reed Rd., Houston, TX 77051, METRO: 29 - Cullen and Hirsch stop at Cullen and Wilmington
All city of Houston facilities will accept pets. These pets may be required to stay in kennels provided by BARC.
In addition, at least two places of worship have made their facilities available, as well as a YMCA center. According to the city, the facilities agreed to open in coordination with the city centers at the same dates and times.
- Lakewood Church, 3700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, Texas, 77027
- Alief Family YMCA, 7850 Howell Sugar Land Road, Houston, Texas, 77083
- ROCK Church, 4101 Broadway St., Houston Texas 77087
The Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management also announced the following locations for those seeking shelter:
- Bayland Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet St., Houston, Texas 77074
- Green House International Church, 200 W. Greens Road, Houston, TX 77067
In terms of daytime centers, the city said all city libraries, community centers, and multi-service centers are available, in addition to the Salvation Army facilities below. They are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
- International Corps, 7920 Cook Road, Houston, Texas 77036
- TempleCorps, 4516 Irvington Blvd., Houston, Texas 77009
- Pasadena Corps, 2732 Cherrybrook Lane, Pasadena, Texas 77502
- Aldine Westfield Corps, 2600 Aldine Westfield, Houston, Texas 77093
- NorthWest Corps, 12507 Windfren Road, Houston, Texas 77064
The City of Houston will offer free rides to these locations for anyone who needs assistance. To arrange for a ride, please contact 3-1-1.
Ways to reach 3-1-1:
- Website: https://www.houstontx.gov/311/
- Customer Portal: https://houston311.powerappsportals.us/en-US/
- iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/houston-311/id572912099
- Google app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seeclickfix.houston311.app&feature=search_result&pli=1#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5zZWVjbGlja2ZpeC5ob3VzdG9uMzExLmFwcCJd
- Email: 311@houstontx.gov
- Phone: 311 (inside city limits) or 713-837-0311
Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale is crossing his hat into the warming center ring. He announced his Gallery Furniture store at 6006 North Freeway is open Monday and Tuesday for Houstonians who need a warm place of refuge and a free hot meal.
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee also announced a warming center at Box Creative/Community Works CDC at 7111 Homestead Road, Houston, Texas 77028. The center opened at 3:30 p.m.
Warming centers outside of Houston
In Galveston County, the Salvation Army is opening an Inclement Weather Center and Warming Station during our upcoming cold snap.
The center will open at 7 a.m. at 601 51st St. from Monday through Wednesday.
In Texas City, St. George's Episocpal Church at 510 13th Ave. N is being used as a warming center. The center is also in need of white trash bags, large black trash bags, first aid supplies - like bandaids and medical gloves, gallons of water, snacks, clothing, socks and shoes, washcloths, hygiene items, and paper plates.
In Cleveland, students and their families can stay warm at Cleveland Middle School and Santa Fe Middle School starting on Sunday.
The schools will open at 9 a.m. and are expected to run 24/7 until Tuesday at 5 a.m., according to Cleveland ISD.
"In the event that the district closes on Tuesday due to weather, the warming centers will extend their hours. At this time, Tuesday, January 16th is a normal school day," the district said in a news release. "These warming centers will be open to enrolled students and their families. Students must have their IDs. Families will be allowed to bring their own blankets, pillows, chairs, food, drinks, etc. No alcoholic beverages will be permitted. It's important to note that the district is ONLY providing a warm space for families. Food and drink will not be provided by the district. Pets are not able to be accommodated."
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