Dear Neighbor, Like people at home, I have been watching the weather forecasts and the winter storm watch in effect for the Houston area. I am thinking about the things I need to do to get prepared, and our TX-07 team has put together some information to help ensure we are all as ready as we can be. With the watch in effect starting tomorrow, now is the time to prepare to protect the critical 4 P’s: Make sure to have a plan for your loved ones and neighbors (People), ensure Pets are protected, Pipes are wrapped, and Plants are cared for. Ensure you have everything you need to be comfortable and safe during the weather event, including: An adequate supply of food, water, and medications;Check heaters and follow all safety guidelines for space heaters, Carbon Monoxide monitoring, and fire prevention;Charge devices and portable chargers. While ERCOT is not expecting mass power outages, it is always smart to be ready for any scenario; and Keep warm clothing and blankets on hand. If you need a warming center, the following have been set up: City of HoustonMetropolitan Multi-Service Center: 1475 W Gray St., Houston, TX 77019Opens at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026 and will remain open 24 hours a day until further notice. Blankets, water, and snacks will be available. Southwest Multi-Service Center: 6400 High Star Dr., Houston, TX 77074Opens at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026 and will remain open 24 hours a day until further notice. Blankets, water, and snacks will be available. Harris CountyBurnett Bayland Community Center: 6026 Chimney Rock Rd., Houston, TX 77074 Opens at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026 and will remain open 24 hours a day until further notice. Fort Bend CountyMission Bend Branch Library: 8421 Addicks Clodine Rd, Houston, TX 77083 Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026 and Monday, January 26, 2026 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479 Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026 and Monday, January 26, 2026 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Emergency ContactsCity of Houston and Harris County311: Non-emergency service requests and information (roads, debris reporting, service issues) should only be used for urgent matters and those needing assistance with transportation to warming centers.City of Houston, Harris County, and Fort Bend County:211: Resource line for shelter, disaster support, and community resources (including transportation options). Can provide information on transportation options.911: Emergencies only.Other Useful ContactsHarris County:Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homeless Shelter Outreach: 713-221-6000 (assist with outreach for people experiencing homelessness).Helpful LinksCity of Houston:Highway and road monitoring: Houston TranStar Sign up for emergency updates: AlertHouston Warming center locations and other freeze related information: Houston OEM's webpage.Federal Agencies: Follow trusted weather sources like National Weather ServiceRead up on winter weather preparedness tips at ready.gov/winter-weather Sign Up For AlertsCity of Houston: AlertHouston;Harris County: ReadyHarris; Fort Bend County: Fort Bend County Alerts; text “FBCAlert” to 888777 Our team and I will work closely with federal agencies and our local leaders in the days ahead. We will continue to post updates on our website here with resources available to neighbors. And we will do everything we can to help our community. You can email here or call (713) 353-8680 at any time. Sincerely,
Dear Neighbor,
Like people at home, I have been watching the weather forecasts and the winter storm watch in effect for the Houston area. I am thinking about the things I need to do to get prepared, and our TX-07 team has put together some information to help ensure we are all as ready as we can be.
With the watch in effect starting tomorrow, now is the time to prepare to protect the critical 4 P’s: Make sure to have a plan for your loved ones and neighbors (People), ensure Pets are protected, Pipes are wrapped, and Plants are cared for.
Ensure you have everything you need to be comfortable and safe during the weather event, including: - An adequate supply of food, water, and medications;
- Check heaters and follow all safety guidelines for space heaters, Carbon Monoxide monitoring, and fire prevention;
- Charge devices and portable chargers. While ERCOT is not expecting mass power outages, it is always smart to be ready for any scenario; and
- Keep warm clothing and blankets on hand.
If you need a warming center, the following have been set up:
City of Houston - Metropolitan Multi-Service Center: 1475 W Gray St., Houston, TX 77019
- Opens at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026 and will remain open 24 hours a day until further notice.
- Blankets, water, and snacks will be available.
- Southwest Multi-Service Center: 6400 High Star Dr., Houston, TX 77074
- Opens at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026 and will remain open 24 hours a day until further notice.
- Blankets, water, and snacks will be available.
Harris County - Burnett Bayland Community Center: 6026 Chimney Rock Rd., Houston, TX 77074
- Opens at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026 and will remain open 24 hours a day until further notice.
Fort Bend County - Mission Bend Branch Library: 8421 Addicks Clodine Rd, Houston, TX 77083
- Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026 and Monday, January 26, 2026 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
- Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026 and Monday, January 26, 2026 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Emergency Contacts City of Houston and Harris County - 311: Non-emergency service requests and information (roads, debris reporting, service issues) should only be used for urgent matters and those needing assistance with transportation to warming centers.
City of Houston, Harris County, and Fort Bend County: - 211: Resource line for shelter, disaster support, and community resources (including transportation options). Can provide information on transportation options.
- 911: Emergencies only.
Other Useful Contacts Harris County: - Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homeless Shelter Outreach: 713-221-6000 (assist with outreach for people experiencing homelessness).
Helpful Links City of Houston: Federal Agencies: Sign Up For Alerts City of Houston: AlertHouston; Harris County: ReadyHarris; Fort Bend County: Fort Bend County Alerts; text “FBCAlert” to 888777
Our team and I will work closely with federal agencies and our local leaders in the days ahead. We will continue to post updates on our website here with resources available to neighbors. And we will do everything we can to help our community. You can email here or call (713) 353-8680 at any time.
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