In anticipation of severe cold weather, the City of Austin will operate warming centers and cold weather shelters over the holiday weekend
The city will open cold weather shelters overnight on Thursday, Dec. 22; Friday, Dec. 23; Saturday Dec. 24; and Sunday, Dec. 25 for people experiencing homelessness. Registration for shelter will take place each evening between 6-8pm at , which will act as a central embarkation point from which people will be transported to one of up to three potential cold weather shelters, located offsite.
While these shelters are primarily used by individuals experiencing homelessness, they will be open and available to anyone needing them. Pets are allowed, if they are not aggressive, able to be around others, have a leash, and can sleep with their owner.UPDATED WEDS., DEC. 21, 10:49am: The City of Austin will open four warming centers over the holiday weekend at the following locations and times:
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