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Houston, Texas cities and warming centers

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 9h

Most major Texas cities opened warming centers during this week’s freeze. Why didn’t Houston?

Houston, which doesn't typically experience cold weather, has the most stringent guidelines for opening warming centers compared to other Texas cities.

Houston Public Media · 2d

City of Houston hasn’t opened warming centers despite freezing temperatures. Here are open shelters

The city only opens warming centers when temperatures dip to 24 degrees for at least two hours. Instead, the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland has been coordinating with private facilities.

Hosted on MSN · 2d

Houston won't open warming centers amid cold snap

Though the City of Houston declined to open warming centers during this week's cold snap, several nonprofits are offering resources for Houstonians in need. The big picture: Overnight temperatures must reach 24 degrees (or 15 degrees with a wind chill) for at least two hours for the city to open the centers,

Houston points people to overflow shelters

Hosted on MSN · 3h

Houston points people to overflow shelters as cold, rainy weather threatens homeless

The City of Houston is directing people to overflow shelters as temperatures plummet into the thirties amid rainfall, creating potentially life-threatening conditions for the homeless population. Local officials warn that the combination of cold and wet weather poses a severe risk of hypothermia for those exposed to the elements.

Community Impact Newspaper · 1d

Houston officials help homeless population seek shelter amid cold weather

The city of Houston has been experiencing a cold front this week, but the city has not opened any warming centers. Here’s why:

Cold weather preparations begin in Houston as officials look to safely shelter the homeless

The Star of Hope says its men's and women's shelters are nearing capacity, but it is taking donations for cold-weather gear throughout the week.

Community Impact Newspaper4d

Fort Bend County opens warming shelters amid cold weather

Mission Bend Branch Library: 8421 Addicks Clodine Road, Houston Missouri City Branch Library: 1530 Texas Parkway, Missouri ...

Governor Abbott Initiates Response Measures as Winter Weather Hits Texas, Activates Over 300 Warming Centers

Governor Abbott urges Texans to stay cautious amid severe winter weather and announces measures such as opening warming ...

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