Severe Weather Resources

We will post resources for individuals who are living unsheltered or affected by homelessness as they become available. Please check back for updates.

Click here for a list of Warming Centers

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 12:00 pm:

On Tuesday, January 7th and Wednesday, January 8th, The Beacon Day Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. for a limited number of individuals to come inside from the cold weather. The Beacon can receive up to 60 clients each day and will have coffee and access to restrooms.

Weather Information

The National Weather Service has advised a cold front is expected to pass through the Houston area beginning Sunday, January 5, that will include a hard freeze. Cold weather can pose a danger to the health and safety of Houston residents and proper care should be taken to reduce exposure to these conditions. 

For the latest forecast, visit https://www.weather.gov/hgx/

Best Practices During Low Temperatures

  • When temperatures reach the 20s and 30s it is important to dress appropriately, starting with dressing in layers. Layering starts with a base layer, a mid-layer and an outer layer to trap the heat efficiently. Stay dry, wet clothes = heat loss.

  • Proper nutrition and hydration, focus on vitamin C, healthy fats, proteins, and warming spices. Stay hydrated as normal, drink warm liquids to warm the body.

  •  Keep newborns and elderly safe and warm, look after the chronically ill, be sure pets have warmth.

  • Check your battery/antifreeze levels, gas tank at least 50% full, properly-inflated tires, know the signs of frostbite, know the signs of hypothermia.

  • Look out for your neighbors.

Shelters

The Beacon Day Center

On Tuesday, January 7th and Wednesday, January 8th, The Beacon Day Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. for a limited number of individuals to come inside from the cold weather. The Beacon can receive up to 60 clients each day and will have coffee and access to restrooms.

The Day Center will be open at 5:30AM on Monday, January 6th for clients to come in from the cold weather. The Resource Center will be open normal hours from 8am to 11am.

For more information about shelters visit The Red Cross. Or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for information about temporary housing for people who are not able to return to damaged homes.

Red Cross

Medical Care

The Harris Center for Mental Health & IDD clinic, outpatient, and administrative offices will remain open. Please contact the Access and Crisis line at 713-970-7000, available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week if you have any mental health crisis or emergency needs.

Mental Health Emergency and Crisis

We anticipate resuming regular operations at the Caroline, Cathedral, and Reed Family Clinics. We will work to accommodate as many patients as possible, including prescription refills for existing patients. In the meantime, you may call our after-hours line at 713-286-6000 to leave a message for your provider and someone will get back to you.

HHH Medical and Social Services

Local Resources

Call 2-1-1 for information and resources related to the recent flooding. United Way's trained HELPLINE specialists are answering calls 24/7 to provide information and referrals to storm-related resources drawn from a comprehensive database of social services.

United Way Helpline

Harris County severe weather alerts and resources are available for all residents at https://www.readyharris.org/Newsroom/ReadyHarris-Alerts/All-Previous-Alerts.

Ready Harris

Anyone can visit a city library, community center, or multi-service center during normal business hours to find relief from the heat, charge their devices, and rest. The schedules for these facilities can be found at the following links:

Those needing transportation to a city facility can contact 3-1-1 to arrange for a free ride.

City of Houston Office of Emergency Management

Local Emergency Management Authorities

City of Houston
City of Pasadena
Harris County
Montgomery County
Fort Bend County

For information about whether local jurisdictions will be opening cooling centers and other resources.

Immediate Needs

Houston Food Bank offers food assistance through partners in 18 counties, including Harris, Montgomery, Chambers, Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto and Walker counties. To find food near you, click here for a list of distribution sites in your area.

Food Assistance

Disaster Assistance

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