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Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2026

WARMING CENTERS AND HOUSTON PUBLIC FACILITIES

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Staying Safe in Extreme Weather

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

Severe COLD | 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.

Severe HEAT | Best Practices During High Temperatures

  • When temperatures reach the upper 90s and 100s, it’s important to dress appropriately: wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing to help your body stay cool. Protect your skin with a wide-brimmed hat and sunscreen.

  • Focus on proper nutrition and hydration: eat lighter meals, include fruits and vegetables with high water content, and avoid heavy, salty foods. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of cool water, and avoid excessive caffeine or alcohol.

  •  Keep newborns and elderly safe and cool, check on neighbors and those with chronic illnesses, and be sure pets have plenty of shade and fresh water.

  • Check your vehicle’s coolant levels, AC function, tire pressure, and keep extra water in your car.
    Learn to recognize the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

  • Look out for your neighbors, especially during prolonged heat waves.

Weather Relief

City of Houston

Houston libraries and multi-service centers will function as cooling centers during normal business hours. The Central Library Downtown is unavailable as a cooling center. Community centers operated by the Houston Parks and Recreation Department will open to the public after conclusion of daily programming for enrolled participants.

For updated information visit their website by clicking here.

Day Centers + Shelters

The Beacon Day Center

1212 Prairie Street Houston, TX 7700
Services offered Thursday–Monday:

  • Breakfast:
    7–9:30 a.m. (serves 200 people)

  • Lunch:
    11 a.m.–12 p.m. (serves 200 people)

  • Full-service laundry: Intake starts at 7 a.m., first come, first served

  • Five private showers: Intake starts at 7 a.m., first come, first served

  • Medical Care:
    HHH Cathedral Clinic Onsite
    Monday - Friday | 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Red Cross

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.

Medical Care

Visit one of our care locations for immediate medical attention, or call to schedule your appointment: (713)-286-6000.

Caroline Street Clinic
1934 Caroline St. Houston, TX 77002
Monday - Thursday | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
closed 12:00 - 12:45 pm for lunch
Friday | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cathedral Clinic at The Beacon
1212 Prairie St., Houston, TX 77002
Monday - Friday | 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Reed Family Clinic
For residents of New Hope Housing Reed
2605 Reed Rd., Houston, TX 77051
Monday - Thursday | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
closed 12:00 - 1:00 pm for lunch

Harris County
Mental Health Emergency + Crisis

With the continued extreme heat, the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management has activated its Heat Plan. The Harris County Public Library (HCPL) system will open the lobby, meeting rooms, and restrooms at the branches to serve as cooling centers. Dependent on weather changes, HCPL may close early or not open.

A map displaying these locations is available at www.readyharris.org. Click here for the most up-to-date information regarding HCPL cooling centers, locations, and hours. Days and hours of operation may vary daily by location.

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.

Local Resources

Call 2-1-1 for information and resources related to flooding, and natural disasters.

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.

City of Houston
Office of Emergency Management

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.

Local Emergency Management Authorities

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

Disaster Assistance

Disaster Distress Helpline | SAMHSA
Call or text 800-985-5990 

FEMA Disaster Assistance
Call 800-621-3362

Immediate Needs

Food Assistance

Food Rx at HHH
An exclusive partnership with The Houston Food Bank

  • Food distribution every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
    at 1934 Caroline starting at 9AM. Register with an HHH provider.

  • Houston Food Bank offers additional food assistance through partners in 18 counties, including Harris, Montgomery, Chambers, Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto and Walker counties.

  • Find food near you, click here for a list of distribution sites in your area.

  • Click here to download the Houston Food Bank App.

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