Local Warming Centers Ready to Assist Houstonians
As winter strikes and temperatures plunge, multiple warming centers are open and ready to receive residents in need of shelter during the Arctic blast.
Those seeking shelter from the cold in Harris County Precinct 4 are welcome at Bayland Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet Street, 77074, a designated warming center during the current freeze event. This location is primed to provide a warm and safe space for those in need.
In addition to Bayland Community Center, the Harris County Homeland Security and Emergency Management Office has issued a list of several other warming centers across the Houston Area.
- Acres Home Multi-Service Center located at 6719 W. Montgomery Rd., Houston, TX 77091 (accepts pets)
- Alief Family YMCA located at 7850 Howell Sugar Land Rd., Houston, TX 77083
- Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center located at 6402 Market St., Houston, TX 77020 (accepts pets)
- Downtown Recovery Center located at 150 Chenevert St, Houston, TX 77002 (accepts pets)
- Fonde Community Center located at 110 Sabine St., Houston, TX 77007 (accepts pets)
- Green House International Church located at 200 W Greens Rd, Houston, TX 77067
- Lakewood Church located at 3700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027
- Magnolia Multi-Service Center located at 7037 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77011 (accepts pets)
- Metropolitan Multi-Service Center located at 1745 W. Gray St., Houston, TX 77019 (accepts pets)
- R.O.C.K. Church located at 4101 Broadway St, Houston, TX 77087
- Sunnyside Multi-Service Center located at 4410 Reed Rd., Houston, TX 77051 (accepts pets)
Be weather aware while traveling on roadways, as freezing rain has been reported across the Greater Houston Area. Check traffic and roadway conditions at traffic.houstontranstar.org.
In the event of an emergency, Harris County Precinct 4 is encouraging residents to contact the Precinct 4 Community Assistance Division at 832-927-4444, visit Ready Harris at readyharris.gov, or call the City of Houston Information line at 311.
Also, if you see individuals who appear to be experiencing homelessness outside during the freeze, contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) via HCSO dispatch at 713-221-6000 so that they can assist with resources. To learn more about this program, click here and for more about program standards, click here.
During this winter weather, we urge our community to stay safe, check on your neighbors, and use these resources as needed.
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Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
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